Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Louis Roederer
Label Name:
 
Cristal Vinotheque Rose (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Aÿ, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger; Montagne de Reims & Côte des Blancs)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (56%), Chardonnay (44%)
Method:
 
Short skin contact for colour; ~20% vinified in oak. Extended lees ageing (≈11 years on laths plus extended cellar ageing before disgorgement) with additional post-disgorgement ageing.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10
Tasting Note:
 
Orange-pink rosé: raspberry, Sicilian orange, stone fruit, hazelnut, cocoa and brioche. Creamy, saline and chalky palate with vibrant acidity and a long, layered finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: smoked or seared salmon, lobster, roasted lamb, pheasant, foie gras, creamy cheeses, almond-based desserts. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled prawns, Peking duck, spicy Thai or Szechuan dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Louis Roederer, family-owned since 1776; Cristal created for the Russian tsar in 1876. Vinothèque is the house's extended-age release program for exceptionally mature Cristal cuvées.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores: Wine Advocate 96 pts; Wine & Spirits 96; Wine Enthusiast ~95; praised for depth and long ageing