Louis Roederer, Cristal Champagne Year:2006 THE WINE ADVOCATE April 2005

THE WINE ADVOCATE April 2005 / 90-92

Food matches -  Roast meats

perfectly reflects the great tradition of demi-sec champagnes

plum and cherry fruit with soft silky tannins

From the winery: The excellent quality of our Grappa comes from the carefully selected remains of the gently pressed grape skins used for our Brunello di Montalcino

Louis Roederer, Cristal Champagne Year:2006 THE WINE ADVOCATE April 2005From the winery: Produced uniquely during the best years, when the Chardonnay (40%) and Pinot Noir (60%) grapes have attained perfect maturity, Cristal is aged for six years in Louis Roederers cellars and left for a further eight months after dgorgement. Cristal is a remarkably balanced and refined champagne whose length is inimitable. It has a silky texture and fruity aromas, complemented by a powerful mineral quality with white fruit and citrus