2015 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut

2015 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut

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  • Product description

    Product description

    Grapes are sourced from 45 plots across seven Grands Crus, cultivated organically and biodynamically. Chardonnay (40%) comes from Avize, Cramant, and Mesnil-sur-Oger; Pinot Noir (60%) from Aÿ, Verzenay, Verzy, and Beaumont-sur-Vesle. Each plot is vinified separately. 25% of the wine is aged in oak; malolactic fermentation is prevented. Cristal 2015 spent six to seven years ageing sur lattes, followed by six to twelve months after disgorgement. Elegant and vibrant, Cristal 2015 offers notes of yellow fruit, red berries, candied citrus, and toasted almonds, with a chalky freshness and a precise, saline finish. Silky texture and great ageing potential.

  • About the producer

    About the producer: Louis Roederer

    Louis Roederer is one of the few great Champagne houses still in family ownership. Famous for the prestigious ‘Cristal’ created especially for Czar Alexander II, Louis Roederer’s main focus has always been on quality and individuality. View our range.

    They produce 75% of their own fruit, a key quality control in champagne and the other 25% is bought from growers who share their philosophy and standards. Less than 50 growers, who have a long relationship with the Champagne house, are selected by Roederer and must share the same approach to sustainability.

    The Domaine hasn’t grown much in the last century. Only 8ha were bought in recent years from one grower who they have a long relationship with. Even though demand is rising, Roederer prefer not to increase their production at the cost of quality. As a dramatic example of this, even though 2010 was for many a great vintage in Champagne, no Cristal was produced as some grapes didn’t reach the quality expected. The estate is mainly famous for its Brut Premier, Vintage Rosé and Cristal Cuvée.

    Louis Roederer Vineyards…

    They own 240ha of vines in Grand and premier sites cru along the Vallee de la Marne, the Montagne de Reims and the Cote des Blancs. No less than 600 pickers are required every year complete the harvest by hand. Harvest takes place when the grape is at optimum ripeness, which isn’t easy in the Champagne climate. Grapes have to be transferred in a short amount of time to avoid oxidation so the estate owns several presses in the area, with grapes reaching the press house in just 20 minutes.

    Winemaking…

    Louis Roederer have two wineries on site, one for vintage and one for non vintage. Their wines are mainly fermented in stainless steel but they do use oak vats for grapes sourced in Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims. The climate being cooler, the oak vats help the micro oxygenation of the wine and soften the texture.
    Following the 5 weeks of riddling to bring the sediments at the bottle neck, the disgorgement can take place. This is a necessary operation that freezes the sediment in order to remove it and makes the wine very fragile. Roederer always age their Champagne for an extra 6 months before release.

     Read our Blog…

  • Delivery

    Delivery

    Delivery charges to a single UK mainland address* Price Delivery expected within
    Orders over £150 Free 2-5 working days
    Orders under £150 £12.95 2-5 working days

    * Please note post-Brexit we have suspended all export delivery services including those to Northern Ireland. Deliveries to Jersey, Channel Islands, The Isle of Man, The Isle of Wight, The Scilly Isles and some areas of Scotland may take longer and are subject to a surcharge. Excludes items purchased in bond and en primeur where delivery will be charged at cost.

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    Should you have any questions please contact a member of the team who will be pleased to help on 020 8858 6011, or email orders@davy.co.uk

  • Returns

    Returns

    SALE OR RETURN is available by prior arrangement only and for orders of 96 bottles or more. All returns are at the customer’s expense. Returns must be made within 28 days of original delivery and goods must be in a resalable condition. We reserve the right to only refund up to 25% of the original order. For further details please contact customer services 020 8858 6011.

    CANCELLATIONS can be made within seven working days from receipt of delivery, provided that all wines are unopened and in their original condition. To cancel an order customers should contact the Customer Service team on 020 8858 6011 or email orders@davy.co.uk. It is your responsibility to keep the wines safe and in their original condition until collection is made.

    TASTING CANCELLATIONS – full refunds can only be made where at least 7 days’ notice is given prior to the event date. Refunds will only be given after this time if we are able to re-sell your tickets. In the event that a tasting is cancelled, Davy’s shall offer customers a full refund.

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Product description

Grapes are sourced from 45 plots across seven Grands Crus, cultivated organically and biodynamically. Chardonnay (40%) comes from Avize, Cramant, and Mesnil-sur-Oger; Pinot Noir (60%) from Aÿ, Verzenay, Verzy, and Beaumont-sur-Vesle. Each plot is vinified separately. 25% of the wine is aged in oak; malolactic fermentation is prevented. Cristal 2015 spent six to seven years ageing sur lattes, followed by six to twelve months after disgorgement. Elegant and vibrant, Cristal 2015 offers notes of yellow fruit, red berries, candied citrus, and toasted almonds, with a chalky freshness and a precise, saline finish. Silky texture and great ageing potential.

About the producer: Louis Roederer

Louis Roederer is one of the few great Champagne houses still in family ownership. Famous for the prestigious ‘Cristal’ created especially for Czar Alexander II, Louis Roederer’s main focus has always been on quality and individuality. View our range.

They produce 75% of their own fruit, a key quality control in champagne and the other 25% is bought from growers who share their philosophy and standards. Less than 50 growers, who have a long relationship with the Champagne house, are selected by Roederer and must share the same approach to sustainability.

The Domaine hasn’t grown much in the last century. Only 8ha were bought in recent years from one grower who they have a long relationship with. Even though demand is rising, Roederer prefer not to increase their production at the cost of quality. As a dramatic example of this, even though 2010 was for many a great vintage in Champagne, no Cristal was produced as some grapes didn’t reach the quality expected. The estate is mainly famous for its Brut Premier, Vintage Rosé and Cristal Cuvée.

Louis Roederer Vineyards…

They own 240ha of vines in Grand and premier sites cru along the Vallee de la Marne, the Montagne de Reims and the Cote des Blancs. No less than 600 pickers are required every year complete the harvest by hand. Harvest takes place when the grape is at optimum ripeness, which isn’t easy in the Champagne climate. Grapes have to be transferred in a short amount of time to avoid oxidation so the estate owns several presses in the area, with grapes reaching the press house in just 20 minutes.

Winemaking…

Louis Roederer have two wineries on site, one for vintage and one for non vintage. Their wines are mainly fermented in stainless steel but they do use oak vats for grapes sourced in Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims. The climate being cooler, the oak vats help the micro oxygenation of the wine and soften the texture.
Following the 5 weeks of riddling to bring the sediments at the bottle neck, the disgorgement can take place. This is a necessary operation that freezes the sediment in order to remove it and makes the wine very fragile. Roederer always age their Champagne for an extra 6 months before release.

 Read our Blog…

Delivery

Delivery charges to a single UK mainland address* Price Delivery expected within
Orders over £150 Free 2-5 working days
Orders under £150 £12.95 2-5 working days

* Please note post-Brexit we have suspended all export delivery services including those to Northern Ireland. Deliveries to Jersey, Channel Islands, The Isle of Man, The Isle of Wight, The Scilly Isles and some areas of Scotland may take longer and are subject to a surcharge. Excludes items purchased in bond and en primeur where delivery will be charged at cost.

view full details

Should you have any questions please contact a member of the team who will be pleased to help on 020 8858 6011, or email orders@davy.co.uk

Returns

SALE OR RETURN is available by prior arrangement only and for orders of 96 bottles or more. All returns are at the customer’s expense. Returns must be made within 28 days of original delivery and goods must be in a resalable condition. We reserve the right to only refund up to 25% of the original order. For further details please contact customer services 020 8858 6011.

CANCELLATIONS can be made within seven working days from receipt of delivery, provided that all wines are unopened and in their original condition. To cancel an order customers should contact the Customer Service team on 020 8858 6011 or email orders@davy.co.uk. It is your responsibility to keep the wines safe and in their original condition until collection is made.

TASTING CANCELLATIONS – full refunds can only be made where at least 7 days’ notice is given prior to the event date. Refunds will only be given after this time if we are able to re-sell your tickets. In the event that a tasting is cancelled, Davy’s shall offer customers a full refund.

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