Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne 2008 3L Jeroboam (Giftbox)
Original price
$3,798.00
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Original price
$3,798.00
Original price
$3,798.00
$3,798.00
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$3,798.00
Current price
$3,798.00
The Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne 2008 3L Jeroboam is an exceptional large-format expression of one of Champagne's most prestigious cuvées. Created in 1876 at the request of Tsar Alexander II, Cristal is Louis Roederer's flagship Champagne, produced only in vintages considered suitable for the cuvée. It draws from Grand Cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs.
The 2008 vintage is particularly renowned for its combination of concentration, freshness, and exceptional longevity. The vintage experienced an unusually cool and dry summer, resulting in powerful wines with intense saline freshness rather than simple heat-driven richness. Cristal 2008 was given an unusually long maturation period before release, contributing to its remarkable depth and maturity.
The 2008 blend is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from 36 plots across seven Grand Cru villages. Approximately 20–25% of the wine was vinified in oak, while a portion underwent malolactic fermentation to balance the naturally high acidity of the vintage.
Presented in the imposing 3L Jeroboam format, equivalent to four standard 750ml bottles, and supplied in a gift box, this is a highly impressive format for luxury gifting, major celebrations, VIP entertaining, and serious Champagne collections.
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Deep golden amber with subtle green and orange reflections.
Nose:
Complex and intense with aromas of candied citrus, ripe yellow fruit, Williams pear, pollen, toasted almond, honey, and delicate mineral notes.
Palate:
Powerful yet remarkably precise, with concentrated flavours of ripe white cherry, yellow fruit, candied citrus, pear, honey, toasted almond, and subtle spice. A silky, almost creamy texture is balanced by vibrant acidity and pronounced chalky minerality.
Finish:
Exceptionally long, fresh, pure, and saline with lingering citrus, pear, toasted almond, mineral freshness, and delicate savoury notes.