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Louis Roederer first produced Cristal in the mid-1800s for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Fearing assassination, Tsar Alexander ordered the winemaker to produce the Champagne in a clear bottle so no one could hide a bomb in it. Louis Roederer commissioned a glassblower to make this unique clear crystal bottle for the Champagne, which ultimately led to the name "Cristal" for the fine wine. The wine itself was not commercially available until the 1945 vintage, when it debuted to the public with its signature clear bottle. Now led by seventh-generation family member, Frédéric Rouzaud, the Champagne brand offers many other vintage and non-vintage Champagnes, including a rosé and a Blanc de Blancs.

Today, Cristal is thought of as a sign of affluence and exclusivity. Hip-hop artists have been known to drop the name in songs, and the clear bottles, affixed with a gold label, are a showy sign of luxury. Not just here for the looks, Cristal Champagne has proven to be delicious each vintage it is produced, with Wine & Spirits Magazine giving the 2002 vintage a perfect score of 10.

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Alongside Dom Perignon one of the most iconic Champagne in the world