Cristal Champagne 2015 - El Carajo Wine Store

Cristal Champagne 2018

$319.99
$319.99
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Cristal Champagne 2015 - El Carajo Wine Store
Cristal Champagne 2018

Cristal Champagne 2018

$319.99
$319.99
98
Vinous
98
Wine Spectator
97
James Suckling
96
John Gilman

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Product Information

  • 🍷 Style
    White and Sparkling
  • 🍇 Varietal
    Sparkling Blend
  • 🏴 Region
    Champagne, France
  • 📅 Vintage
    2018
  • 📏 Size
    750 ML
  • ✨ Feature
    Organic
  • 🧪 ABV
    12.5%

Tasting Notes

A concentrated bouquet of nectarine, citron, orange blossom, smoke, vanilla, cedar, bergamot, and white chocolate rises above a stream of fine, persistent bubbles. The palate is enveloping yet precise, with integrated effervescence, chalky freshness, fine-grained structure, and a saline, mouthwatering finish.

Food Paring

Pair with caviar, lobster, or langoustine to highlight the wine’s saline freshness and fine, creamy mousse. It also makes an elegant match for fish carpaccio, refined seafood dishes, or delicately prepared poultry and veal.

Professional Reviews

98 Vinous

“The 2018 Cristal opens a new chapter for Roederer.”

98 Wine Spectator

“A well-tailored Champagne, with density, length and a firm spine of vivid acidity.”

97 James Suckling

“A very structured Cristal with aromas of white pepper, bread dough, pie crust, pear tart and a hint of flint.”

96 John Gilman

“The bouquet is bright, precise and youthfully complex.”

Region Information

Champagne is a famous wine region in northeastern France, exclusively associated with traditional‑method sparkling wine. Produced mainly from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, Champagne benefits from a cool climate and chalky soils that contribute to high acidity and finesse. Champagne wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and fine bubbles, symbolizing premium sparkling wine worldwide.

France is one of the world’s most influential wine-producing countries, with a deep history that shapes global wine standards. Regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Rhône Valley are benchmarks for quality and tradition. French wines emphasize the concept of terroir, highlighting how geography and climate affect flavor. The country produces everything from fine sparkling wines to age-worthy reds and elegant whites.

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