2008 Champagne Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut oger the Minéral is infused with

the Minéral is infused with tremendous mineral and soil inflections that give a real feeling of gravitas

as was the norm in Champagne back then

mineral character though

it’s a 100% Pinot Noir from selected parcels near the commune of Villers-la-Faye

the best fruit turned out to be the last picks

2008 Champagne Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut oger the Minéral is infused withThe 2008 Cristal is one of the most complete, most dazzling Champagnes I have ever tasted. A stunning wine from any and all perspectives, the 2008 simply has it all. Spherical in construction, with superb persistence. The 2008 takes hold of all the senses and never gives up. One of the many things that makes the 2008 special is a combination of ripe fruit and bright, piercing acidity. Marzipan, lemon confit, dried flowers, orchard fruit build into the