Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2015 Champagne (75cl)

Cristal is the prestige cuvée of Louis Roederer, here in its 2015 vintage and made as a Brut Champagne. It is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, all from the house's own vineyards, in the oldest and chalkiest plots, farmed for lower yields. No malolactic fermentation was used and 25% of the wine was aged in oak. The dosage is 7 grams per litre, and the wine spends an average of five years on its lees. On the nose there is clover honey, fresh ginger, marzipan and jasmine, followed by pear tart, persimmon and apple butter. The palate is delicate and fine, with very small bubbles, spice and floral notes, and a persistent finish.