Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne 2016 Brand_Lightfoot & Sons With its rich and smooth

With its rich and smooth character

In the cellar Larmandier uses mostly large format casks (almost all the wood now comes from Stockinger in Austria) and less and less steel tanks

with whispers of graphite and subtle spice

the wine is crisp and lively with a fine texture

Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne 2016 Brand_Lightfoot & Sons With its rich and smoothProduct Description: Cristal 2016 is exacting and elegant, defined by mineral energy and radiant fruit. It stands as a defining vintage for Louis Roederer's flagship cuve. Cristal is only produced in exceptional years, using fruit from the houses own biodynamically farmed vineyards. Each parcel is chosen for its ability to capture clarity, freshness and depth. In 2016, that selection revealed a champagne of almost symmetrical precision. It reflects a