NC- 2014 Roederer Cristal

#10 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022

Spanning nearly 241 hectares of vines, the Louis Roederer House owes its exceptional reputation to its remarkable vineyard, composed entirely of Grands and Premiers Crus across the Marne Valley, the Montagne de Reims, and the Côte des Blancs. This impressive mosaic of terroirs is divided into 410 distinct plots, each reflecting the rich diversity of Champagne’s soils.

Louis Roederer’s flagship champagne, Cristal, was first created in 1876 for the Tsar of Russia and remains a symbol of elegance and craftsmanship. This iconic cuvée is crafted from 45 exceptional lieux-dits (specific vineyard sites) located across seven Grands Crus in the Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley, and the Côte des Blancs, offering a sublime expression of Champagne's finest terroirs.

For its 2014 vintage, the house selected terroirs primarily from Verzenay, Verzy, Beaumont-sur-Vesle, Ay, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Cramant, showcasing the region’s finest Grand Cru villages.

"Sourced from 39 plots, the 2014 Champagne Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and the remainder Chardonnay, with 32% aged in oak, and it has 7 grams per liter dosage. It is highly expressive of classic elegance and purity, revealing aromas of crushed rock, almond croissant, and perfume of citrus blossoms. The palate is hyper-refined in its mousse, with pinpoint bubbles, a subtly rounded mid-palate, an irresistible chalky texture, and energy throughout its long and floral finish. Everything about this feels perfectly tailored."
-Jeb Dunnuck, 98 Points

"This vivid Champagne has upfront and linear definition, thanks to rapierlike acidity, with finely meshed flavors of ripe black cherry and mandarin orange fruit, raw almond, anise and cardamom spice as well as a touch of honeycomb, which all unfurl and expand on the fine, creamy palate. Sleek acidity continues through to the finish, with additional racy character provided by a streak of minerally saline and chalk, which gains momentum through the mid palate and rings out on the well-cut, lasting finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay."
-Wine Spectator, 98 Points

"Intense, bright and luminous golden hue. Dynamic effervescence with a continuous stream of fine bubbles. Intense, fragrant bouquet of great purity. Concentrated and candied citrus fruit mingle delicately with notes of grain and lightly roasted almonds. The lovely sensation of big ripe fruit is balanced and lifted by energetic fresh tangy overtones. Fruity palate with a silky texture, complemented by soft bubbles that are perfectly integrated and deliciously elegant. The purity and perfection of the ripe yellow fruit melt into the intense chalky freshness typical of Cristal that is powdery and saline. Dense, juicy, concentrated, and long on the mid-palate, thanks to the spicy and sappy structure resulting from partial ageing in large oak vats (foudres). The finish builds to a crescendo, revealing a rich grainy and a velvety texture that is wrapped in a long, saline, and superbly elegant finish."
-Winemaker Notes

Standard Retail Price: $400+ per bottle
Foxcroft Online Price: $350 per bottle* (Price only valid December 3rd-8th)
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