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Wine Description
The Story
In 1876 when Tsar Alexander II requested that a special cuvée be created for his court Roederer duly obliged, creating what many regard to be the first prestige cuvée.
As the political situation in Russia was somewhat unstable, Tsar Alexander feared assassination. He ordered that Champagne bottles be made of clear glass, so that he could see the bubbles and to prevent anyone from hiding a bomb within, as could easily happen with a typical ...
Vintage 1948
Champagne: 1948 / The weather conditions in Champagne during the 1948 growing season were marked by challenges. The year began with a cold winter, followed by a cool and damp spring that delayed budbreak and flowering. The summer was relatively warm, although periods of rain persisted. However, September brought a welcome change, with a period of dry and sunny weather that allowed grapes to ripen more fully. The harvest took place under favor...
