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
2004 was a good vintage in Champagne
Other 2004 Champagne
2004 Eric Rodez Empreinte de Terroir Chardonnay Grand Cru Brut Champagne: ยฃ155
2004 Eric Rodez Empreinte de Terroir Pinot Noir Grand Cru Brut Champagne: ยฃ155
2004 Bollinger La Grande Annee: ยฃ155
2004 Vilmart Coeur de Cuvee Brut: ยฃ185
2004 Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Brut: ยฃ195
2004 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne: ยฃ210
2004 Dom Perignon: ยฃ220
2004 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses: ยฃ235
2004 Philipponnat ‘Clos des Goisses’ Extra Brut Champagne: ยฃ245
2004 Dom Perignon Limited Edition Brut Champagne – Jeff Koons: ยฃ360
2004 Vilmart Coeur de Cuvee Brut (150cl): ยฃ380
2004 Krug Brut Vintage: ยฃ400
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