Louis Roederer Cristal 2016 Champagne

Cristal 2016 is a vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer, made from 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay grown in biodynamically farmed Grand Cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. 31% of the wine was fermented in wood and the rest in stainless steel, without malolactic fermentation. It spent six years on the lees, received a dosage of 7 g/l and rested eight months in the cellars after disgorgement. The nose is intense and deep, with acacia, citrus, peaches and mirabelles, and with air, subtle flint and toasted nuts. The Pinot Noir brings roundness and the Chardonnay a salty, mineral freshness.