{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-2008","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo celebrate the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e150th anniversary of Cristal and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Champagne House, Champagne Louis Roederer is unveiling a new, emblematic expression of its iconic cuvée: \u003cstrong\u003eCristal Late Release.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the occasion, this rare cuvée, drawn from Champagne Louis Roederer’s private collection, bears the signature of the exceptional 2008 vintage. Magnificent in its depth and radiance, this icon of the Champagne region, highly prized by the most discerning connoisseurs, has now reached its full expression - a moment suspended in time, where perfect balance is achieved, and every element resonates in harmony.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully enhanced by an exceptional vintage, the Cristal Late Release 2008\u003cbr\u003ecaptures all the virtuosity of a great year, combined with the perfect expression of a\u003cbr\u003egreat terroir wine coaxed out by extended ageing. True to the style of the original\u003cbr\u003eCristal, it possesses that same incredible freshness and timeless saline signature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, a blend of ripe, candied citrus-like notes mingles with almond, wheat and\u003cbr\u003elightly roasted cocoa beans. Lightness and precision are the hallmarks of this champagne,\u003cbr\u003ewhose aromas are fresh, clean cut, and almost floral, as if the wine had just blossomed.\u003cbr\u003eIt has matured gracefully; its aromas and texture have concentrated over the years,\u003cbr\u003epreserving the saline character and the drying freshness of the chalk that underpins its\u003cbr\u003einitial finesse, all accompanied by a wonderful tactile sensation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bubbles have also benefited from the long ageing process, becoming softer and\u003cbr\u003esmoother, melting into the texture, and thus reinforcing the salinity to the point of forming\u003cbr\u003e“salt bubbles”. The palate, now deeper and denser, also appears more composed and\u003cbr\u003eappetising, with a hint of white chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensation of great depth and remarkably fine balance pervades the whole. This is a\u003cbr\u003eseamless, instantly appealing wine, with a saline character and a finish punctuated by\u003cbr\u003erefined, noble bitters and lingering notes of Havana cigar, cedar, and undergrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joval Wine Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43121501044942,"sku":"480792","price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6393\/2110\/files\/cristal_late_release_2008_market_wine_store_jpg.jpg?v=1790243575","url":"https:\/\/marketwinestore.com.au\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-2008","provider":"Market Wine Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}