{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-collection-privee-late-release-2002-magnum","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal Collection Privée, Late Release 2002 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Collection Privée Late Release 2002 Magnum is an exceptionally rare, late-released expression of one of Champagne’s most celebrated vintages. Extended maturation on the lees has added remarkable depth and complexity while preserving the precision, freshness, and finesse that make Cristal so iconic. In magnum format, the wine’s development is even more graceful, allowing this historic 2002 to unfold with greater balance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a refined, luminous golden hue with a persistent and delicate mousse. The nose is highly layered, revealing candied lemon, ripe pear, white flowers, toasted nuts, brioche, and a subtle saline, mineral edge that continues to evolve with time in the glass.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is beautifully structured and deeply expressive, combining creamy texture with fine, persistent bubbles and a precise line of acidity. The fruit is ripe yet energetic, supported by chalky minerality and a long, elegant finish. Thanks to its late release and magnum format, it has excellent aging potential and will continue to gain nuance over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced exclusively from Louis Roederer’s own Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne, this cuvée reflects the estate’s meticulous vineyard work and biodynamic approach. The 2002 vintage benefited from an ideal growing season of warm days and cool nights, producing perfectly ripe grapes with superb balance and concentration. Extended aging on the lees before release has shaped the wine’s depth, texture, and complexity, while the magnum format supports a slower, more harmonious evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, king crab, roasted poultry, truffle risotto, or aged Comté and Parmesan. It can also shine alongside delicate sushi or a simple tasting of caviar and blinis. Serve well chilled at 8–10°C, and decanting is generally not necessary, though a brief opening in the glass can help reveal its full aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Louis Roederer, founded in 1776 and still family-owned, is one of the most respected houses in Champagne, known for its commitment to estate-grown fruit and precision winemaking. The house has earned particular acclaim for Cristal, originally created for Russian Tsar Alexander II and now regarded as one of the region’s great prestige cuvées. Louis Roederer is especially celebrated for its Grand Cru holdings, sustainable vineyard philosophy, and consistent production of benchmark Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122435793138,"sku":"FW-5372","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/cristal_nv_1.png?v=1777476023","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-collection-privee-late-release-2002-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}