LOUIS ROEDERER “Cristal” Brut Orfevre 2002 3L

Louis Roederer’s medallion collection features bottles that resemble precious jewels, crafted with intricate 24-carat gold lattice work. The 2002 cuve, presented in these luxurious bottles, shines with its multi-faceted appearance, reflecting the powdered gold lattice. Each medallion bottle is meticulously handcrafted by two master goldsmiths, using 7 meters of brass strip plated in 24-carat gold and involving 158 silver soldering points over 4 days.

The wine itself is described as precise, silky, and harmonious, with a rich, powerful body and excellent aging potential. It offers a delicate yet taut profile, showcasing a pure blend of floral sweetness, cocoa, roasted hazelnuts, and candied citrus fruits. The texture is incredibly silky and concentrated, bursting with flavors typical of Cristal, such as ripe fruits, red fruits, white chocolate, caramel, and pastries. Only available in Jeroboam format and produced in very limited quantities, this wine represents luxury and exclusivity.

Press Reviews

96ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE

Tasted from the original 2009 disgorgement, the 2002 Cristal is a broad, vinous wine, bursting with aromas of honeyed yellow orchard fruit, warm butter, brioche and fresh peaches. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, textural and mouthfilling, rendering the fine-boned chalky structure and textural finesse that distinguish this quintessentially elegant style of this cuve in a broader-shouldered, more enveloping register. The 2002 is beginning to enter its plateau of maturity and is drinking beautifully today, though it still has many years ahead of it.

98JAMES SUCKLING

A re-release of the original 2010 disgorgement. Super fine, super fresh and super savory aromas of chalky stones with hints of flowers, white almonds, lemon peel and grapefruit. The palate has intense, mouth-filling, lemon-curd flavor. Very powerful, very concentrated and very expressive. Smooth finish thats full of life, leaving a bright, white cherry note. Drink in 2022.