{"product_id":"2016-louis-roederer-cristal-millesime-brut-750ml-original-presentation-box","title":"2016 Louis Roederer Cristal Millesime Brut 750ml Original Presentation Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal is the House’s prestige cuvée, produced only in exceptional vintages. The 2016 release brings together the ripe, silky character of Pinot Noir with the chiselled, saline precision of Chardonnay, creating a Champagne of remarkable purity, concentration and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 growing season was marked by pronounced contrasts. A cool, wet and relatively late spring was followed by a warm, dry summer, including a late-August heatwave, before dry and sunny conditions during harvest. Pinot Noir thrived in these conditions, developing intense fruit and a silky texture, while Chardonnay retained a more chiselled and saline character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristal 2016 was produced from 32 vineyard plots across Verzenay, Verzy, Beaumont-sur-Vesle, Aÿ, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. The blend comprises 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay. 31% of the wine was vinified in oak, with no malolactic fermentation. Dosage is 7 g\/L, and harvest took place from 15 September to 1 October 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, shiny yellow hue. Magnificent fine, slow-moving bubbles. The bouquet is intense, deep and precise, combining scents of white flowers (acacia), concentrated, roasted citrus (lemons) and ripe yellow fruit (peaches, mirabelle plums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a few minutes, subtle iodised, powdery and roasted overtones emerge, the result of the autolysis of the yeasts during the “sur lattes” ageing process. On the palate, there is an immediate impression, soft and delicate, more accessible than ever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bubbles are tactile, perfectly integrated and almost salty. Wheat and oyster shell notes are the signature of the slow and late ripening great Chardonnays. The substance is powdery, grainy and deliciously chocolatey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is crisp, saline and iodised, with a long, chalky, crystalline finish that lingers and builds to a crescendo. The overall impression is one of refinement, sapidity and purity. Cristal 2016 is pure, delicate and concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99\/100 — Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Light golden yellow, silver reflections, fine, persistent mousse. Delicate nuances of fresh lime, white tropical fruit, floral aromas, a hint of green apple; conveys cool, attractive freshness. Taut, already full of chalky salinity on the palate, finely-meshed, notes of vineyard peach, very lively, lemony touch, salty finish, a complex food wine with good ageing potential.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“This iconic Champagne… shows its typical stunning balance and poise between richness and concentration. It has a pure white fruit and honeysuckle aroma and tight, tangy fresh fruit flavors.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted December 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Robert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted December 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louis Roederer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cristal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparkling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brut \/ Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Plots:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine in Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 September–1 October 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2060\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67587974365272,"sku":"1127547860","price":604.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/2016_Louis_Roederer_Cristal_Millesime_Brut_Champagne_2_7c67eb28-5256-4af7-8fa3-1b5ce3a80362.jpg?v=1790733196","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/zh\/products\/2016-louis-roederer-cristal-millesime-brut-750ml-original-presentation-box","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}