6 bottles per lot
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CRISTAL
Originally founded in 1760 as Dubois, Pêre et Fils, the firm became Roederer in 1833, after Louis inherited the business from his uncle. The Cristal luxury cuvee was originally made to order for Tsar Alexander II and was of a sweeter style actually made in crystal bottles. The firm has impressive vineyard holdings in Aÿ, Hautevillers, Cumières, Louvois, Verzey, Verzenay, Vertus, Avize, Chouilly and Le Mesnil. These grand crus are vinified separately and small steel vats and then aged in large oak barrels which gives the house its distinctive vanilla, nutty richness. Cristal is generally half Pinot Noir and half Chardonnay, with some vintages containing slightly more Pinot.
Cristal, Louis Roederer--Vintage 1990
Reims
Lot 221 in individual original wooden cases. Lot 222 in individual cartons
"A classic Cristal that is sometimes more open and a bit fatter than the '89, but is mostly a bitingly acidic, unreleased wine. There is the same delightful aromatic spectrum, with Roederer's typical toffee tone and rich but varied fruit. . ." Richard Juhlin, January 2003
6 bottles per lot
Originally founded in 1760 as Dubois, Pêre et Fils, the firm became Roederer in 1833, after Louis inherited the business from his uncle. The Cristal luxury cuvee was originally made to order for Tsar Alexander II and was of a sweeter style actually made in crystal bottles. The firm has impressive vineyard holdings in Aÿ, Hautevillers, Cumières, Louvois, Verzey, Verzenay, Vertus, Avize, Chouilly and Le Mesnil. These grand crus are vinified separately and small steel vats and then aged in large oak barrels which gives the house its distinctive vanilla, nutty richness. Cristal is generally half Pinot Noir and half Chardonnay, with some vintages containing slightly more Pinot.
Cristal, Louis Roederer--Vintage 1990
Reims
Lot 221 in individual original wooden cases. Lot 222 in individual cartons
"A classic Cristal that is sometimes more open and a bit fatter than the '89, but is mostly a bitingly acidic, unreleased wine. There is the same delightful aromatic spectrum, with Roederer's typical toffee tone and rich but varied fruit. . ." Richard Juhlin, January 2003
6 bottles per lot