Every person who is fond of drinking, prefers Louis Roederer, who has been serving blends of supreme quality since 1776. The launch of Louis Roederer's Cristal Champagne has been a watershed moment in the company's enticing odyssey.
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This premium, gold-highlighted cuvee has its roots far removed from its deemed reality of being a marketing creation inhabiting ostentation and glitterati.
Tsar Alexander II Vinous Appeal - Cristal’s Origin!
Let's go back in time. It is the later half of the 19th century, and we are in Russia. Emperor Tsar Alexander II is on his way to reforming Russia with his liberal notions.
From the emancipation of the serfs to the introduction of railroad networks, assistance to the Treaty of Paris, and the modernization of the judiciary system, the flip of the economic structure is on the go. The air is filled with enchantments of change and a new era.
Amid this, very little is known of the Tsar’s self, a portion of life concealed by the royal walls and politics of power.
In 1876, the vinous Tsar sought Louis Roederer with a cordial request to craft a cuvee that was as reformative as his liberal strategies.
This precise moment brought a deep cut edge to Louis Roederer’s Champagne pinnacle reputation even more. At the request of his majesty, Louis Roederer brought a new whole command to its privately-owned vineyards. Sacked parcels of Grand Cru Vineyards’ grapes were sided to create a blend, never known or discovered before.
A new free-run juice was invented named "Cristal", which gained the new notion of "Cuvee De Prestige." It had the following features that made it a runway in the world of prestige and generosity:
The Cristal cuvee was harvested in the natural spaces of the Champagne Region and extracted from the rich minerals and chalkiness present in its soil.
The Cristal champagne bottle was shielded with a cellophane sheet to guard the drink against the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
The Cuvee had a gold hue with its gold label, highlights, and capsule, to complement the color-coding of that time. Gold symbolized quality, royalty and the finest of wines.
This champagne had a deep amalgamation of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes cultivated in the natural spaces of France. On the palate, it felt spontaneous, with everlasting length, subdued aromas, and vibrant taste notes.
As per rumors, Tsar Alexander II submitted a plea to make the champagne bottle crystal clear rather than dark to escape any visible hint of poison.
Also, the punt was replaced with a flat bottom to prevent bombs, but sadly, his paranoia met a true fate with his assassination in 1881.
Conclusionary Note On Cristal’s Legacy with Tsar’s Death
With the death of Tsar Alexander II, the History of Russia flickered and was set to witness a series of dissociations. But with time’s healing gist, Russia stood up with other reforms, and the end of the Tsars’ reign in 1917, saw the dawn of a new communist state.
Prior to that, Louis Roederer continued to serve the aristocracy and, in 1945, commercially released its Cristal Champagne for the first time.
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