{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-brut-2005-champagne-magnum-1-5l","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2005 Champagne Magnum 1.5L","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"dh247-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-tag\"\u003eChampagne · Prestige Cuvée · Magnum 1.5L · Mature Vintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dh-lede\"\u003eA Cristal with twenty years behind it, in magnum. The 2005 was never the muscular vintage — it is the elegant, airy one, and that is exactly what two decades have rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1.5L Magnum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Grand Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 pts Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-trust\"\u003e⭐ \u003cb\u003eRated Excellent\u003c\/b\u003e on Google \u0026amp; Trustpilot · Delivered across London\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristal is made only from Louis Roederer's own grand cru vineyards, and only in years the house declares. 2005 was one of the hard ones. The growing season was short and the harvest difficult, with rot pressure in the Pinot Noir, so Roederer leaned harder on Chardonnay than it usually would: the blend came out at 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, with around a fifth of the Chardonnay matured in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat that produced is not the dense, powerful Cristal of a great year. It is a lighter-framed, more supple wine — elegant and airy, with the house's chalky signature intact and an unusually silky texture. Critics who wanted muscle marked it down; those who took it on its own terms found a great deal to like. Two decades on, the early softness reads as maturity rather than dilution, and in magnum it has aged more slowly still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bars\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaturity \u0026amp; toast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb style=\"width:86%\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChalky minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb style=\"width:78%\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCitrus \u0026amp; orchard fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb style=\"width:62%\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePower \u0026amp; density\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb style=\"width:48%\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrioche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazelnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilky texture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e97 pts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e96 pts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e94 pts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e93 pts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Magnum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnum holds 1.5 litres — two bottles — but it is not simply twice as much wine. The same amount of air sits under the cork as in a standard bottle, spread across twice the volume, so the wine develops more slowly and the mousse stays finer for longer. On a twenty-year-old champagne that difference is not academic: a magnum of 2005 is a markedly fresher wine today than a 75cl of the same vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1.5 litres\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqual to two 75cl bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout 12 flutes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA table of six, generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSlower ageing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess air per unit of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFresher at twenty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the format really tells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Enjoyed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature champagne needs warmth to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn a white wine glass\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flute wastes twenty years of aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOpen it gently\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder corks are fragile. No theatrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWith roast chicken\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr aged Comté, or caviar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Brut 2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnum, 1.5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVineyards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Grand Cru, Roederer-owned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 20% of the Chardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature, elegant, silky rather than powerful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied in the Louis Roederer gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much wine is in a magnum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.5 litres, exactly two standard 75cl bottles, or roughly twelve flutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 2005 a good Cristal vintage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a lighter one, and the house is open about why: a short, difficult season with rot pressure in the Pinot Noir meant more Chardonnay in the blend. The result is elegant and silky rather than powerful. Scores ranged from 93 to 97 depending on what each critic wanted from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it ready to drink?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. At twenty years old this is a mature champagne and it is drinking now. The magnum format means it is fresher than a 75cl of the same vintage would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does a magnum age better?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe space under the cork is the same as in a standard bottle, but the wine beneath it is twice the volume. Less air per unit of wine means slower development and a finer mousse for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I open an older champagne?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChill it properly, keep a thumb on the cork and turn the bottle rather than the cork. Older corks can be brittle, so take it slowly and let it sigh rather than pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it come in a box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is supplied in the gold Louis Roederer presentation box shown. Additional gift packaging and a handwritten message can be added at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-delivery\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstant delivery\u003c\/b\u003e across Greater London in 30–45 mins · \u003cb\u003eSame-day\u003c\/b\u003e up to 6 hrs · \u003cb\u003eNext-day\u003c\/b\u003e nationwide on orders before 2pm. Gift packaging available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-drinkaware\"\u003e18+ Please enjoy responsibly. drinkaware.co.uk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57639471743351,"sku":"CRISTAL-2005-MAGNUM150CL","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1624\/5203\/files\/louis-roederer-cristal-brut-2005-magnum-gift-box.jpg?v=1792871397","url":"https:\/\/drinkshouse247.co.uk\/ar\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-brut-2005-champagne-magnum-1-5l","provider":"Drinks House 247 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}