Cristal Medallion
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 35+ years from the vintage release.
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Osetra caviar, butter-poached lobster, seared sea scallops
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The Louis Roederer Cristal Medallion represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury and artistic craftsmanship in Champagne. This ultra-rare release features the iconic Cristal prestige cuvée—originally created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia—encased in a breathtaking, handcrafted 24-carat gold-plated latticework designed by the designer Philippe Di Méo. Produced only in exceptional vintages and in highly limited quantities, the wine inside is a masterclass in precision. It is sourced exclusively from biodynamically farmed Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne. Aged for years on its lees and further in bottle, this cuvée marries the intense, chalky minerality of Champagne's finest terroirs with an opulent, silky texture and unparalleled depth.
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Established in 1776 in Reims and renamed in 1833 under the visionary leadership of Louis Roederer, this historic Champagne house remains one of the region's few independent, family-run estates. Renowned for its pioneering spirit, the house manages over 240 hectares of prime Grand and Premier Cru vineyards with an uncompromising commitment to biodynamic and organic farming practices. By utilizing oak casks for aging reserve wines, Louis Roederer crafts sparkling wines of exceptional depth, precision, and longevity. Its crown jewel is Cristal Brut, an iconic prestige cuvée originally created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, which continues to epitomize the house's pursuit of elegance and masterful craftsmanship.