Prestige Cuvée Champagne · Vintage 2015
The champagne created for a Tsar, in its unmistakable clear crystal bottle.
Cristal was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, who asked for a clear, flat-bottomed bottle. It remains Louis Roederer's prestige cuvée — a vintage blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the house's finest grand cru plots, precise, mineral and built to age gracefully.
What Sets It Apart
🏆Created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II🏆A vintage blend from grand cru vineyards🏆In its signature clear crystal bottle
Tasting Profile
Nose
Citrus and white flowers over brioche and a chalky minerality.
Palate
Precise and creamy, with saline minerality and ripe orchard fruit.
Finish
Long, taut and mineral, with great persistence.
Character Pillars
Pinot Noir
Structure & fruit
Chardonnay
Finesse & minerality
Grand Cru
The finest plots
At a Glance
Blend
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Questions
Why is Cristal in a clear bottle?
Tsar Alexander II requested a clear, flat-bottomed bottle so his champagne could be told apart and could not conceal anything. The distinctive clear crystal bottle has been Cristal's signature ever since.
How should I serve it?
Chilled to around 10–12°C in a fine tulip glass, and sipped slowly — a prestige cuvée like this rewards a little patience as it opens.
Delivery
⚡ 30–45 min across Greater London📦 Next-day UK-wide🎁 Gift wrap available at checkout
18+ Please enjoy Louis Roederer Cristal responsibly. For guidance and support, visit
drinkaware.co.uk.
