2013 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose

Champagne Blend - 750ML
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WA 100 DC 99 VN 99 JS 98 JD 98 W&S 98 JG 97 WE 97 WS 97
WA 100

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2025

The 2013 Cristal Rosé from Louis Roederer is one of the most complete wines to be found in Champagne in this vintage, so utterly pure and precise that I would run the risk of exhausting superlatives trying to express its...
DC 99

Decanter, October 2024

It's hardly news that Roederer's Cristal Rosé excelled in 2013, although in magnum the sheer energy and electricity that buzzes through this effortlessly detailed, ravishing rosé is even more remarkable. Everything is...
VN 99

Vinous, November 2024

Interestingly, the 2013 Cristal Rosé is more austere than the Blanc. It has plenty of vibrant energy and steeliness but also a touch less generosity today. I suspect the 2013 is going through a period of closure, which I...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, July 2022

Biscuit, white strawberry, peach, pie crust, chalk, pomegranate and pink grapefruit here. Cotton candy, too. Sharp and vibrant, with direct and linear character. Elegant, fine bubbles. Dry and delicate, yet powerful...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, April 2021

If you're a Champagne lover and this doesn't do it for you, I don't know what will. A magical Champagne that's just about as good as it gets, the 2013 Cristal Rosé reveal a lighter salmon hue to go with a rich yet also...
W&S 98

Wine & Spirits, December 2021

Cristal Rosé appears to be an effortless wine, a pleasure point somewhere between masculine strength and feminine beauty. The delicate rose color and lasting red fruit describe ripe peach, the scent of bee pollen, savory...
JG 97

View From The Cellar, March 2021

The 2013 Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé is composed of a blend this year of fifty-five percent pinot noir and forty-five percent chardonnay, with all of the pinot hailing from the village of Aÿ and the chardonnay from Avize...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, December 2021

A pale rosé color of this great Champagne leads to a wine that has toast, spice and layers of citrus and red fruits. Its richness is balanced by freshness that will take several years to fully mature. So, even at eight...
WS 97

Wine Spectator, November 2021

Like an orchestra that melds the voices of many components into one compelling song, this bright rosé offers precision balance, seamlessly knitting an expressive range of ripe nectarine and raspberry fruit, Marcona...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Sparkling
Varietal Champagne Blend
Country France
Region Champagne
Vintage 2013
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 12.5%
Closure Cork

The 2013 Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé is an exceptional Champagne blend, receiving high praise from multiple reviewers. Crafted from a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, the grapes are sourced from the renowned villages of Aÿ, Avize, and Mesnil-sur-Oger, with 20% barrel fermentation enhancing its complexity.

With a delicate rose hue, this Champagne is noted for its aromatic complexity. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as "a magical Champagne" with a "lighter salmon hue" and a rich nose of orange blossom and toasted brioche, highlighting its "incredible mix of suppleness, texture, and precision." He awards it a stunning 98 points, emphasizing its ability to be enjoyed now or cellared for decades.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate goes even further, bestowing a near-perfect score of 99 points. The review praises the wine as "a candidate for wine-of-the-vintage honors in Champagne," lauding its multidimensional profile with notes of orchard fruit, red berries, and freshly baked bread. This Cristal Rosé is celebrated for its "alliance of cut and flesh, precision and charm."

Antonio Galloni of Vinous also rates it at 99 points, describing the wine as "ravishing" and highlighting its dense, creamy, and powerful nature, indicative of the vintage's unique conditions. Galloni points out the reduced dosage of 6.5 grams per liter, which balances its aging potential.

With scores of 97 from both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, the latter notes its "toast, spice and layers of citrus and red fruits," predicting further maturation. James Suckling joins the chorus with a 98-point rating, appreciating its "elegant, fine bubbles" and "direct and linear character."

Overall, the 2013 Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé is a standout vintage, celebrated for its balance, complexity, and longevity, making it a remarkable choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.