{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-2016","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal 2016","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eThe hallmark of Roederer’s legacy lies in their unrelenting pursuit of purity and precision, crafting champagnes exclusively from the finest estate-grown grapes. Among their celebrated cuvées, Cristal remains the crown jewel—an iconic prestige cuvée first created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II. Today, Cristal continues to embody the very essence of Roederer’s craftsmanship: elegant, powerful, and deeply expressive. Alongside Cristal Rosé, its more hedonistic sibling, it represents the pinnacle of luxury in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eThe 2016 vintage marks the fifth edition of Cristal made entirely from \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e100% biodynamically farmed grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, a significant evolution in Roederer’s commitment to sustainability and terroir transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eWeather-wise, 2016 was a challenging and surprising year in Champagne. The first half of the growing season was defined by extreme conditions—heavy spring rains, cool temperatures, and delayed flowering created pressure in the vineyards. However, the second half of the vintage saw a dramatic turnaround. From mid-July onwards, the weather stabilized, offering dry, warm days and cool nights, ideal for slow, steady ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eThis late-season shift was critical: the Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays reached full maturity with remarkable balance between ripeness and freshness. The resulting Cristal 2016 is precise, crystalline, and vibrant, with a chalky tension and refined energy that underscore its aging potential. It’s a vintage that may not have been easy, but the reward is a wine of profound elegance and quiet power—classic Cristal through and through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0,75 L \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRoasted hazelnut, white peach, mirabelle, small notes of oak and salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e12.5% Vol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrance, Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louis Roederer, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluding:\u003c\/strong\u003e champagne + box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrand new, (may have minor imperfections from shipping)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther information: \u003c\/strong\u003econtains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":52064613269837,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":52064613302605,"sku":null,"price":1514.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/2752\/0498\/files\/louis-roederer-cristal-2015-champagne.jpg?v=1697198178","url":"https:\/\/champagne-season.com\/en-es\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-2016","provider":"Champagne Season","version":"1.0","type":"link"}