{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-1997","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal 1997 is a refined vintage Champagne that captures both the finesse of the house and the character of a demanding but rewarding growing season in Champagne. Crafted from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from Louis Roederer’s Grand Cru vineyards, it stands out for its elegance, precision, and impressive ageing potential. Introduced in the 19th century for Russian Tsar Alexander II, Cristal has long been considered one of the most iconic prestige cuvées in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Cristal 1997 shows a luminous golden hue with a delicate, persistent mousse. The nose opens with white flowers, citrus peel, and ripe apple, followed by deeper layers of honey, toasted brioche, and a subtle chalky mineral note.\n\nThe palate is beautifully balanced and silky, with vibrant acidity carrying fine, creamy bubbles through a long, harmonious finish. Despite its maturity, it remains poised and energetic, and the wine still has the structure to continue developing further complexity with additional cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal 1997 is made exclusively from carefully selected grapes harvested from Louis Roederer’s Grand Cru sites in Champagne, where chalk-rich soils and a cool continental climate help preserve freshness and aromatic precision. The grapes are hand-harvested and rigorously sorted to ensure only the best fruit is used. Vinification follows the traditional méthode champenoise, with extended bottle ageing on lees to build depth, texture, and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe Louis Roederer Cristal 1997 chilled, ideally at 8–10°C, to best appreciate its aromatic detail and refined mousse. It pairs exceptionally well with oysters, scallops, lobster, sushi, fine white fish, and delicate poultry dishes, and also makes a luxurious aperitif for special occasions. Decanting is not usually necessary, but a short aeration may benefit a fully mature bottle if it appears closed upon opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Louis Roederer is one of the most respected family-owned houses in Champagne, founded in 1776 and later renamed by Louis Roederer in the 19th century. The estate is especially renowned for its commitment to vineyard ownership, sustainable viticulture, and the creation of exceptional prestige cuvées such as Cristal. Over time, the house has built a reputation for producing wines of purity, structure, and remarkable ageing capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122434777330,"sku":"FW-5289","price":535.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/cristal_nv_0429ea30-e56b-4cdd-bd43-a7e9f8423a36.png?v=1777476019","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-1997","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}