Producer Notes
Louis Roederer is one of the very few Champagne houses to have retained its independence as a family-owned business. However, the family business is rapidly widening its interests into Bordeaux (where they are the major shareholders in Pichon Comtesse), port and Californian wines. As for their champagnes, all are of high quality and Cristal remains one of the premier special cuvees. Having been originally created for the Tsar of All The Russias, Cristal has also been the favourite tipple of gangsta rappers, although we’re told that Jay-Z doesn’t like it so it’s back to a wine for the less bling Champagne-lovers amongst us.
Vintage Notes
2002 was an excellent vintage in Champagne
Other 2002 Champagne
2002 Pommery Cuvee Louise Brut: ยฃ140
2002 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs Champagne: ยฃ160
2002 Bollinger La Grande Annee: ยฃ200
2002 Dom Perignon: ยฃ235
2002 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart: ยฃ245
2002 Dom Perignon P2: ยฃ465
2002 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne (150cl): ยฃ1100
2002 Salon Cuvee S : ยฃ1200
2002 Boerl & Kroff Brut Champagne (150cl): ยฃ3450
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