Investment tip from our premium partner RareWineInvest ; 2012 Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’. [Read the full story by RareWineInvest]
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« Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon has once again outdone himself. »
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Indeed, the 2012 Cristal has already performed well, although a turbulent world has pushed prices down – to a very interesting level for investors … That’s how Kelley describes the man behind the 2012 Cristal. A Cristal that not only represents the first vintage made from 100% organic grapes (and thus a new beginning) but also stands as one of the best released Cristals of this millennium.
« 2012 is one of the most extravagant and showy Cristals of recent times. »
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (December 2023)
At the same time, the US central bank has indicated that interest rate cuts may be on the way. The financial markets are generally doing well and the stock market has recovered from the scare at the beginning of August.
The Liv-ex Fine Wine 1000 Index fell -1.1% in July and the figure was -0.7% for the Fine Wine 100. However, the Champagne 50 Index emerged victorious as the best performing index with an increase of 0, 9%.
So, is the market turning now? It cannot be guaranteed. But the first positive signs have appeared… in the financial markets and in the Champagne category.
Louis Roederer Cristal – Iconic And Extravagant Champagne
There are many marvellous stories from the world of wine – stories of great châteaux, dedicated monks and craftsmanship that have cultivated the world’s best vineyards generation after generation. But there are stories that are almost unbelievable – and such is the story of Cristal Champagne – one of the world’s most iconic Champagnes.
“Is it strange to demand almost utopian luxury when you call the Winter Palace home? Well, that was certainly what Tsar Alexander II of Russia did when he visited Louis Roederer in 1876 with a desire for the best Champagne the world had yet seen.
Few say no to a Tsar. Especially when the Tsar is already an enthusiastic Champagne drinker. And so began the production of Cristal – one of the best Champagnes in the world.”
The above is from our article: The Myth Of Cristal: Crystal Clear, Exclusive And Tamper-Proof
Cristal was thus realised as the result of a Tsar’s desire for perfect Champagne – and so it was. Even today, Cristal still delivers Champagne of the highest calibre. A collector’s item. An extravagant Champagne for consumption. And this 2012 does not deviate from the reputation of Champagne.
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