Shaped by a particularly dry yet cool summer, the 2008 vintage clearly falls into the category of dense and powerful ‘continental’ vintages, characterised by great concentration.

However, the unusually cool summer temperatures left their mark on this vintage, giving it an incredibly intense and saline freshness.

Beautifully enhanced by an exceptional vintage, this wine remains true to the original Cristal, with the same freshness and the same saline signature.

The aromas are fresh and finely etched, with an almost floral character, while the texture has gained concentration over time without losing any of the wine’s chalky freshness. The finish delivers a remarkable tactile sensation, punctuated by lovely noble bitters and notes of cedar and undergrowth.

Having been carefully preserved for many long years in the complete darkness of the Louis Roederer cellars, in perfect temperature and humidity conditions, these vintage champagnes are now reaching the peak of their maturity, the very apex of their potential.