{"title":"Louis Roederer Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Louis Roederer Champagne online in NZ, including the iconic Louis Roederer Cristal Vintage, the multi vintage Collection 246 and Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs Vintage, from one of the great family owned Champagne houses of Reims, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1776 in Reims, Louis Roederer is one of the few great Champagne houses still independent and family owned. The house farms its own Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne and Cote des Blancs. Its most famous wine, Cristal, was first created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia and is still presented in its signature clear crystal bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"louis-roederer-collection-246-750ml-france","title":"Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer Collection 750ml  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, golden hue with shimmering highlights. Fine, lively mousse with lingering threads of bubbles. The bouquet is open and rich yet also wonderfully fresh. It offers an explosion of ripe, delicate fruit with intense notes of yellow fruit (mirabelle plum) from the Pinot noir complemented by sweet citrus fruits (lemon meringue pie) and delicate notes of white flowers (jasmine) from the Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is simply mesmerising with its fleshy mouthfeel from the Pinot noir that coats the palate before giving way to an incredible saline freshness with a pleasant hint of bitterness. This wine combines the strength, intensity and power of the delectably ripe Pinot noirs which are balanced to perfection by the chalky freshness and density from the Chardonnay which forms the majority of the blend. Collection has all its warmth and generosity thanks to the perfect ripeness of the fruit harvested in the 2018 vintage, yet it is the freshness, energy and complexity of the 'Réserve Perpétuelle' created in 2012, as well as the texture imparted by the oak ageing, that extend and elongate the wines' body resulting in unrivalled finesse and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Opens up to reveal autolytic characters and evolves towards smoky, roasted notes and freshly baked pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Deep and dense with a big, well-structured backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43489270792428,"sku":"414453","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/Louis_Roederer_Champagn.png?v=1769024970"},{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-vintage-champagne-750ml","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal 2015 Vintage 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-single__title\"\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Champagne 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-single__title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal 2015 is one of the world's most celebrated prestige Champagnes, crafted only in exceptional vintages from estate-grown grapes. Originally created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Cristal has become a symbol of elegance, purity, and luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 vintage combines approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e40% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from Louis Roederer's finest Grand Cru vineyards. After extended cellar ageing, Cristal develops extraordinary finesse while retaining remarkable freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect aromas of ripe citrus, white peach, pear, toasted almonds, brioche, white flowers and delicate mineral notes. The palate is beautifully balanced, offering creamy texture, vibrant acidity and exceptionally fine bubbles that lead to a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Louis Roederer Cristal 2015?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the world's most prestigious Champagnes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced only in outstanding vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate-grown Grand Cru fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional ageing potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors, celebrations and luxury gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Online I Whisky Online NZ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43503431713004,"sku":"415047","price":449.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/LouisRoedererCristal.png?v=1785848506"},{"product_id":"louis-roederer-blanc-de-blancs-2016-champagne-750ml","title":"Louis Roederer Blanc De Blancs 2016 Champagne 750ml - France","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"c-product__text is-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Roederer Blanc De Blancs 2016 Champagne 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003e95 points - Wine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is pure Chardonnay grown on hillside plots in the Avize terroir in the heart of the “La Côte” estate. This champagne draws its strength from the intense chalkiness of these limestone soils which lend it its infinite freshness. The saline freshness of the limestone, produces a direct, austere, and luminous wine. The wine caresses with a powdery mineral texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden yellow hue with bright highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnificent, soft and even bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page52R_mcid37\" class=\"markedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBouquet of white flowers (jasmine, orange blossom), citrus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page52R_mcid38\" class=\"markedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ezest (lemon) and wheat complemented by an impression of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page52R_mcid39\" class=\"markedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eiodine freshness, sea spray, sea breeze and powdered chalk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page52R_mcid40\" class=\"markedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eA few smoky notes and a reductive, calcareous quality, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page52R_mcid41\" class=\"markedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ereminiscent of grilled almonds, emerge after aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page52R_mcid42\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe palate is creamy and caressing, revealing softness and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page52R_mcid43\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003efinesse; coated velvet-like textures that quickly give way to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page52R_mcid44\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003efresh, marine, powdery and concentrated sensations. One \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page52R_mcid45\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ehas the impression of biting into a ripe, juicy fruit bursting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page52R_mcid46\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ewith a lingering and mouth-watering zesty freshness. 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