Burgundy and Champagne

Timed Online Auction, 28 August - 9 September 2024

Cap Classique & Champagne
About the Session

The Champagne list offers an extensive array of renowned names, including Bollinger, Dom Perignon, Louis Roederer and Salon and Veuve Cliquot. The selection of Cap Classique features Graham Beck, Le Lude, Domaines des Deux and Silverthorn – perfect for celebratory occasions.


Sold for

ZAR 14 070
Lot 28
  • Louis Roederer; Cristal; 2005; 2 (1 x 2); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 13 000 - 18 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 14 070

About this Item

2005 Cristal
2 (1 x 2) 750ml

Founded in 1776 in Reims, Champagne Louis Roederer is one of the few family-owned and managed houses. After inheriting the house from his uncle in 1833, Louis Roederer renamed after himself. Under his management, Champagne Louis Roederer remained true to its age-old philosophy of quality. While other houses bought in grapes, Louis Roederer nurtured his vineyards, familiarised himself with the specific characteristics of each parcel, and methodically acquired the finest land. Today, the estate owns nearly 75% of the grapes in the region’s most sought-after vineyards stretching from Montagne de Reims to Valleé de la Marne. Today, Jean-Claude Rouzaud and his son Frédéric run the business and continue to put quality before quantity.

Organic and Biodynamic practices since 2000 (not certified)
Self-regulated application of the below practices in vineyard and/or cellar. Main reason for not being certified is to allow for intervention should it be deemed necessary to maintain production.
Farmed and made according to organic practices, certified by ECOCERT (mostly Europe) and other organisations.
Certified organically grown grapes - no use of synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, or herbicides. Use of certain cover crops, methods of soil care, and other specified vineyard care.
Wine made according to strict standards - use of approved, organic yeast, and no added sulfites or other specified additives. Does not imply that the wine is vegan (allows for specified fining agents (including egg whites) and enzymes). In certain regions this is extended to chaptalisation and acid addition.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Broad and slightly popcorn. Sweet start but enough freshness on the end. Quite clean enough. But richer than most Cristals. Just a little soft.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com 17/20 (Nov 2021)

'The iconic Roederer Champagne, Cristal's latest release, brings a perfect balance of richness and age worthiness. It is full of apple flavor, and the mousse is very fine and almost imperceptible. As so often with a beautifully blended wine like this, a few minutes breathing brings out extra complex flavors. It certainly should age over five years and more.' - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 97/100 (Dec 2012)

'Vibrant and mouthwatering, this offers a range of patisserie pear and apple fruit, candied lemon zest, pastry dough and marzipan notes set on a finely detailed texture, which imparts a great deal of finesse. The lasting finish echoes a smoky mineral note. Drink now through 2025.' - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (Nov 2012)

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