{"product_id":"dom-perignon-moet-chandon-rose-2008-copy","title":"Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, March 2020; 98P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorged in September 2017 with 7.5 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Cristal was produced from 37 of the 45 parcels that are candidates for inclusion in this cuvée—some 40% of which were farmed organically back in 2008—and it’s a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. The finest young Cristal in decades, the wine wafts from the glass with a pure and vibrant bouquet of crisp orchard fruit, clear honey, warm brioche, citrus zest and white flowers. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, intense and incisive, with superb concentration, racy acids and a long, searingly chalky finish. Pristinely balanced, there are some 500,000 bottles of this legend-in-the-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information about the wine: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-lg border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"md:grid grid-cols-12 gap-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-span-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative default font-sans text-base text-textMain dark:text-textMainDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 vintage has received exceptional praise from wine critics, who consider it one of the finest Champagnes produced in recent decades. Here's a summary of the critical acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics describe the 2008 Cristal as having:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure and vibrant bouquet with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, clear honey, warm brioche, citrus zest, and white flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Complex notes of green and red apples, yellow fruit, and chalk[4]\u003cbr\u003e- A nose that is bright, clear, fresh, and pure, showcasing gorgeously ripe and matured \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate and Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is characterized by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Full-bodied intensity with superb concentration and racy acidity[1]\u003cbr\u003e- A pure, lean, and filigreed palate that is highly complex and full of tension[1]\u003cbr\u003e- Exceptional balance, depth, and a laser-like focus[1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral aspects make this vintage stand out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- It's the first Cristal vintage to spend a full ten years in the cellars before release\u003cbr\u003e- About 16% of the blend underwent malolactic fermentation, which is rare for Cristal\u003cbr\u003e- The dosage is the lowest ever for Cristal at just 7.5 grams per liter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics suggest that while approachable now, the 2008 Cristal has tremendous aging potential:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Recommended drinking window from 2022 to 2050 or beyond\u003cbr\u003e- Some suggest it deserves at least another decade in the cellar before being consumed with abandon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, the 2008 Louis Roederer Cristal is widely regarded by critics as an exceptional, potentially perfect Champagne with remarkable complexity, balance, and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50129761304842,"sku":"CEW346","price":3075.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/CRISTAL_34194eb0-16cc-4395-8a5b-44e1f79d47a7.png?v=1733668498","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/dom-perignon-moet-chandon-rose-2008-copy","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}