The colour is pale golden. The inclusion of oak-aged reserve wines from four to 10 years is more apparent than in the ' Brut' quality champagnes. The reserve wines give complexity & roundness characteristic of Louis Roederer champagnes. During the blending 10% of reserve wines is added, this give Carte Blanche its extra dimension. Reserve wines are made up of the best wines from at least 3 former vintages, which are set aside to age in large oak casks in the Reserve Wine Cellar. After blending & the addition of the 'liqueur de tirage' (this starts off the secondary fermentation, which creates the 'sparkle' in champagne) the wines are left to mature for at least four years. This is in excess of the legal minimum. The final stages involve 'disgorging' the wine. This is where the sediment formed by the secondary fermentation is removed to give a clear liquid. At this stage the 'liqueur de dosage' is added. These liqueur wines are the result of a meticulous selection of wines that have been aged for six to ten years in the famous oak casks. They are added to compensate for the natural acidity of the champagne & to determine the style of the champagne. Before its addition champagne is considered 'extra brut' & the more liqueur that is added, the sweeter the champagne will be. Grape: 34% Chardonnay, 56% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier. ...

The Collection 242 blend is dominated by Chardonnay which was of exceptional quality in the 2017 vintage. The perfectly ripe Chardonnay grapes lend the wine its aromas of ripe, sweet fruit complemented by subtle oaky notes. The palate is rich & ripe with a luxurious texture that coats the palate, the signature of an outstanding Chardonnay. The Pinot noir & Meunier grapes from the Valle de la Marne complete the wines broad, luscious, smooth & juicy character. The finish is energetic & fresh. ...

Created in 1876 for Czar Alexander II, this is a Champagne at its finest, as inspired today as it has always been, the embodiment of elegance & purity. Cristal is made according to the strictest criteria based on a drastic process of selection applying to the vintage, the cru, the village, the grapes & finally the wines. Only Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grapes from the Houses 10 most celebrated crus are used in the production of this legendary cuvee. Did you know that Loius Roederer Cristal is the only Champagne to have a flat bottom? Its because the Czar was paranoid that somebody was going to assasinate him, by putting a bomb into the punt (recess) of a bottle of Champagne. The design was therefore changed to a flat bottomed bottle. ...

A beautiful amber hue with green & orange tints. Fine, even & lively sparkle. A complex & intense bouquet disclosing candied citrus, yellow fruit, Williams pear, pollen & toasted almond. The delicately seductive bouquet shows intensity & well-honed precision. ...

Cristal is a blend of Grand Crus from the Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley & the Cte des Blancs. The wine is aged for six years in the cellars & left for a minimum of eight months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. Yellow gold in colour with amber tints & persistent, fine & lively bubbles. Subtle on the nose with notes of citrus compote, candied apricots & honeysuckle. When aerated, notes of vanilla & cocoa bean emerge, with toasted hazelnut, hints of liquorice & even a touch of cinnamon. The palate is structured & energetic with chalky, cherry freshness & an almost mentholated brightness. The Cristal 2009 is delicate & etherial, exceptionally focussed & full of energy. Perfect with white fish such as monk fish, & white meats. A continental, sunny year with a real winter that was very cold & dry followed by a glorious sun-filled summer & almost no rain in August & September. All this meant traditional vine growth, excellent health & remarkable grape ripeness for the production of dense, fruity & delicious wines. 2009 is an obvious addition to the select group of brilliant & accomplished Champagne vintages with a light, sunny character. 60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay. ...

Cristal is the flagship cuve from Louis Roederer. Created in 1876, it is composed of Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims, the Valle de la Marne & the Cte des Blancs. A golden hue with soft, glowing highlights. Fine, steady, gentle bubbles. Powerful & complex on the palate, revealing a mixture of yellow fruit (mirabelle plum), juicy, ripe fruits (nectarine), citrus peel (candied orange) & finely-roasted nuts (hazelnut). The nose is simultaneously powdery & sweet, with elegant, chalky notes. Gentle, tactile & full-bodied on the palate. The bubbles create a gentle, vibrating sensation, then the wine becomes soft, dense & juicy. But it is the chalky freshness that quickly sets the tone: the sweetness becomes energetic & intense, giving the wine an elegant yet powerful texture. Fine, textured tannins reveal a poised & vinous dimension to the wine. The finish is savoury & saline. ...

Limited stock. Created in 1876, this is a Champagne at its finest, as inspired today as it has always been, the embodiment of elegance & purity. Cristal is made according to the strictest criteria based on a drastic process of selection applying to the vintage, the cru, the village, the grapes & finally the wines. Only Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grapes from the Houses 10 most celebrated crus are used in the production of this legendary cuvee. ...

Intense, generous bouquet with predominant aromas of figs, raspberries & wild strawberries. An immense wine with great finesse. A succession of red fruit flavours lead to a lingering finish. It is soft & fresh, & distinguished by its silky elegance. ...

Intense, generous bouquet with predominant aromas of figs, raspberries & wild strawberries. An immense wine with great finesse. A succession of red fruit flavours lead to a lingering finish. It is soft & fresh, & distinguished by its silky elegance. Limited stock. ...

The attack reveals an aromatic intensity with a remarkable fullness & the smooth, sweet flavours of white flowers, red fruits, caramel, & Tarte Tatin. The full, round, & refined texture in the initial attack, which is characteristic of the Louis Roederer Champagne House, is complemented by a winey-though not full-bodied-structure & a remarkable freshness, giving an impression of great finesse & strengthening the wines precision. ...