Our House’s most famous wine was created in 1876 to satisfy the demanding tastes of Tsar Alexander II. The emperor asked Louis Roederer to reserve the House’s best cuvée for him every year. He was particularly fond of the House’s wine. To distinguish this cuvée, this exceptional champagne came in a flat-bottomed, transparent lead-crystal bottle. The new brand was named after this precious material, which is particularly transparent and luminous.
| Varietal | Champagne Blend |
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| Vintage | 1996 |
| Rating | RP95/WS94/ST94 |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
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| Producer | Roederer Louis |
| Color | White |
| Wine Type | Sparkling |
| Rating | RP95 - 1996 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne - 95 pts! The estate's 1996 Cristal, from a legendary vintage, does not disappoint. Like the 1979, there are elements of austerity that will require some time to sort themselves out, yet the 1996 is an insanely beautiful Cristal loaded with floral, perfumed fruit and vibrant minerality. The wine turns delicate in the glass, yet this is a sublime, fresh Cristal that is in need of further cellaring. In 1996 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. RP |
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| Wine Spectator | WS94 |
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| Varietal | Champagne Blend |
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| Vintage | 1996 |
| Rating | RP95/WS94/ST94 |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Location | |
| Producer | Roederer Louis |
| Color | White |
| Wine Type | Sparkling |
| Varietal | Champagne Blend |
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| Vintage | 1996 |
| Rating | RP95/WS94/ST94 |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Location | |
| Producer | Roederer Louis |
| Color | White |
| Wine Type | Sparkling |
| Varietal | Champagne Blend |
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| Vintage | 1996 |
| Rating | RP95/WS94/ST94 |
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| Region | Champagne |
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| Producer | Roederer Louis |
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| Wine Spectator Rating | WS94 |
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