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Louis Roederer Cristal 2014
96/100

Louis Roederer

Cristal 2014 75cl

A golden robe with luminous highlights and a fine, perfectly regular bead. On the nose, lemon and pink grapefruit intertwine with red apple, delicate biscuity spices, and a beautifully subtle backdrop of toasted hazelnuts. The palate opens with a fleshy, fruit-forward attack — citrus, strawberry,…

THE CUVÉES OF MAISON LOUIS ROEDERER
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Notes & tasting

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Presentation
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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
96 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
Malolactic fermentation blocked and zero chaptalization: the natural acidity of the 2014 vintage delivers a crystalline, persistent vivacity.
Roundness
Thirty-two per cent oak fermentation lends an enveloping texture and generous roundness without any sense of weight.
Power
The dominance of Pinot Noir from the Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims imparts a broad, concentrated, and highly assertive structure.
Length
The chalky, mineral finish lingers with remarkable persistence on notes of candied citrus and roasted hazelnut.

TASTING NOTES

A golden robe with luminous highlights and a fine, perfectly regular bead. On the nose, lemon and pink grapefruit intertwine with red apple, delicate biscuity spices, and a beautifully subtle backdrop of toasted hazelnuts. The palate opens with a fleshy, fruit-forward attack — citrus, strawberry, nectarine — before the vintage reveals its full chalky minerality and an exceptionally long thread of silky tannins.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
7g/LDosage
60%Pinot Noir
40%Chardonnay

Terroirs

A blend of Grand Cru parcels from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, farmed biodynamically, reflecting the pioneering commitment of Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. One third of the cuvée is fermented in oak casks, with malolactic fermentation blocked to preserve the mineral brilliance of the vintage.

Louis Roederer

About this house

Founded in Reims in 1776, Maison Louis Roederer is one of the few great Champagne houses to remain independent and family-owned, with close to 240 hectares of vines — a significant proportion of which are Grands Crus — giving it an unusually rare command over its supply and house style.

Cristal was born in 1876 at the request of Tsar Alexander II, who demanded an exceptional cuvée in a transparent bottle. Today, under the visionary stewardship of cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, the entire Cristal vineyard is farmed biodynamically, placing this cuvée among the most acclaimed Champagnes in the world — awarded 98 points by Wine Spectator.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

The citrus vibrancy and chalky minerality of Cristal pair beautifully with Comté gougères, whose buttery richness highlights the tension of the wine.

Starter

Starter

The iodine-laced finesse and bright acidity of Cristal 2014 are a magnificent foil for freshly shucked oysters, elevating their salinity to an almost crystalline dimension.

Main course

Main course

The broad structure of the Pinot Noir and the mineral length of the wine respond superbly to the pearlescent flesh of lobster, uniting power and elegance in perfect harmony.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Cristal 2014” cuvée by Louis Roederer

4.8/5 · 11 reviews

Matteo P.

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Pure joy

I fell in love with it straight away. It’s elegant and full of charm. Nothing to fault in terms of the logistics. I’d recommend it without reservation.

Sandrine V.

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Magnificent

Perfect for a birthday. Delicate effervescence and subtle aromas. I’ll definitely be ordering it again.

Damien T.

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I recommend

I’ve been a loyal customer for several orders now. A delicate bouquet of white flowers. Easy ordering and secure payment. A sure bet.

Léa D.

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A flawless performance

Served as an aperitif, it’s a real treat. A lovely balance between liveliness and roundness. The parcel arrived sooner than expected. A lovely surprise – thank you.

Frédéric F.

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A real treat

Bought to celebrate some good news. Lovely liveliness and a vibrant fruitiness. Well packaged, arrived without a scratch. Pure joy.

Klavins E.

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Perfect

I was looking for a lovely bottle of champagne – a cuvée full of vibrancy and character. Everything was perfect, from ordering to delivery. Perfect as a gift.

Maxine R.

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Pure pleasure

It saved my last-minute present. Fruity, lively and perfectly balanced. I’ll be placing another order.

Manon D.

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Delicious

Perfect for a wedding. Sleek, precise and devilishly attractive. I’d recommend it in a heartbeat.

Luca G.

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A marvel

It arrived very quickly. Lovely freshness and a nice, long finish. My guests loved it.

Estelle V.

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Very good

Comes in a lovely box. Light, airy and incredibly addictive. Sturdy packaging, no breakages. It really exceeded my expectations.

Eddy F.

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Well done

A gift for my parents. Good length and a mineral finish. Flawless delivery, as usual. Perfect – no complaints whatsoever.