Burgundy and Champagne
Timed Online Auction, 28 August - 9 September 2024
Cap Classique & Champagne
About the SessionThe 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.
About this Item
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.
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay (20% wines vinified in oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage). Six years' ageing on lees before disgorgement and rests for eight months after disgorgement.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Characteristically discreet and calm even at 20 years of age, this vintage is open for business today with its redcurrant, red apple and nectarine fruit subtly pitched, nuanced and never obvious, softening into a smooth, creamy nougat palate that plays narrow and long with soft meringue mousse. It’s wearing its age beautifully, and whether to drink or hold from now is a matter of taste; further time will build the umami, savoury tones and dried fruit flavours, but it doesn't look like tiring any time soon.' - Tom Hewson, Decanter.com, 95/100 (May 2024)
'With red berry and currant aromas on the pure and salty, complex and delicately vinous nose, the 2004 Cristal Rosé is a juicy but structured, vibrantly fresh and energetic cuvée with very fine tannins, great lightness, finesse and elegance.' - Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Nov 2018)
'Still a baby, the 2004 Cristal Rosé has begun to put on considerable weight over the last few years, which only serves to balance the focus and tension that have always been present. Even at eleven years of age, the 2004 Cristal Rosé remains tightly wound and a touch austere at times. Hints of orange peel, white pepper and cranberry add an exotic flair on the deeply expressive finish. Readers who can find the 2004 should not hesitate, as it is simply stunning by any measure.' - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 98+/100 (Mar 2015)
'Looks similar in colour to a pale Provence rosé. Initial impression is toasty, struck-match notes. Then the Victoria plum fruit shows more on the palate but it is not so much the flavour as the intensity and strident freshness that dominates at the moment. Power and class combined. Goes on and on. But still way overpriced in terms of pleasure/price ratio.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18/20 (Jun 2014)
Other lots that might interest you
