Louis Roederer Cristal Brut

The palate is pure, tense, and finely chiselled, opening with ripe yellow fruits, roasted citrus, and white peach before moving into a deeply chalky, saline core that reflects the cool, late 2016 vintage. The mousse is silky and energetic, carrying flavours of lemon zest, mirabelle plum, and subtle white‑flower sweetness, all wrapped in a precise, powdery mineral frame. As it unfolds, gentle autolytic notes—iodised, roasted, and delicately creamy—add depth without weight. The finish is long, vibrant, and crystalline, balancing intensity with finesse and leaving a lingering impression of citrus purity and chalk‑driven tension.