Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé, Champagne, 2013, 75cl

Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2013 is a luxurious vintage rosé champagne from Champagne, France, created as one of the house's most exclusive prestige cuvées. The 2013 vintage is composed of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay from the famous terroirs of Aÿ, Avize, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and is produced using Louis Roederer's special infusion technique, where a small amount of Chardonnay must is added to the Pinot Noir maceration to preserve both freshness, precision, and aromatic finesse.

In the glass, Cristal Rosé 2013 presents a soft, delicate pink color and an ultra-fine, lively mousse. The aroma is refined and complex with notes of freshly picked red berries such as wild strawberries and raspberries, citrus-scented flower petals, and fine nuances of almond, bread, and cocoa spice.

The taste is concentrated, silky smooth, and precise with an elegant structure, where the delicate fruit is balanced by freshness, chalky minerality, and a long, sophisticated finish. Louis Roederer's own technical description highlights 2013 as a classic, late vintage with a cool harvest and great aromatic purity, which gives the champagne both vibrancy and aging potential.

Cristal Rosé 2013 is also produced with 20% barrel fermentation, no malolactic fermentation, and a dosage of 7 g/l, which underlines its dry, focused, and elegant style. This makes it an obvious choice for both grand celebrations and gastronomic experiences.

This exclusive rosé champagne pairs particularly well with lobster, caviar, sushi, seafood, fine fish dishes, and light gourmet servings. It is also an obvious choice for collectors and champagne lovers seeking a prestige champagne with both freshness, structure, and great development potential.