Cristal Changes

Cristal Changes

by Westgarth Wines May 06, 2019

The 2018 vintage of Cristal will be an unusual one, blending 57 crus, as opposed to the usual 45. The change is the result Champagne Louis Roederer’s chef de caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon tasting the base wines and finding 57 vineyards had produced juice too fine to be ignored. You can look to buy this fine wine in several years, as it will be aged in the cellars of the house below Reims first. In the meantime, look for Roederer’s 2012 Brut Nature later this year and a still wine, ‘Coteaux Champenois’ next year.

Related Link: Cristal 2018 to break new ground, says Champagne Roederer




Leave a comment


Also in News

Four prized university wine cellars
Four prized university wine cellars

by Westgarth Wines October 06, 2026

The most famous, valuable university wine cellars

Continue Reading

Bordeaux 2026 MICHELIN Grape Selection
Bordeaux 2026 MICHELIN Grape Selection

by Westgarth Wines October 01, 2026

MICHELIN's most celebrated Bordeaux names.

Continue Reading

Collectors Corner: Can your Margaux or Sassicaia hedge the dollar?
Collectors Corner: Can your Margaux or Sassicaia hedge the dollar?

by Westgarth Wines September 29, 2026

Michael Burry explores fine wine dollar hedge

Continue Reading