Investment Tips - Champagne - 5. November 2021

99 Points: Latest Release Of Cristal Rosé. Invest In The 2013 Vintage And Be Involved From The Beginning.

Bubbly, rosy extravagance is extremely coveted, extremely limited, and the investment potential is exuberant. Read more about the potential of 2013 Cristal Rosé.

“A candidate for wine-of-the-vintage honors in Champagne”

- Wine Advocate

The Starting Whistle Has Been Blown: Join Before 2013 Cristal Rosé Takes Off

The 2013 Cristal Rosé has just taken off, and once it starts to accelerate, it is likely to follow its equal predecessors, which have given great returns.

Here is your unique opportunity to be involved from the beginning. Is it an opportunity you dare to let pass? Find out what is so special about Cristal Rosé, and why you should join in below.

Louis Roederer's Most Limited But Best Cuvée

There is no doubt that the best Champagnes in the world are suitable for investment. This is due to quality, demand, and storage potential. This is certainly also the case with Louis Roederer's Cristal, whose iconic gold look is rightfully deserved. Cristal is synonymous with extravagance, but Cristal Rosé takes the extravagance to a whole new level.

The best rosé Champagnes have the same unique qualities as the best Champagnes. Cristal almost always scores high, but in fact, Cristal Rosé outperforms on points: almost time after time.

The table below shows scores across critics* from the last six vintages for Cristal and Cristal Rosé respectively. Cristal is great, but Cristal Rosé is just a little better.

VintageCristalCristal Rosé
201397,398,3
201297,898,0
200996,396,3
200898,599,0
200795,596,7
200696,397,0

However, what is particularly interesting about the pink bubbles is that the supply is extremely limited.

Cristal Rosé is Louis Roederer's most limited cuvée, and there is uncertainty about how many bottles are actually produced. However, we know that about 400,000 bottles of Cristal are produced in those vintages that are strong enough to qualify for a Cristal.

*Richard Juhlin, Wine Advocate, Vinous, James Suckling.

Louis Roederere's Most Limited But Best Cuvée - 2013 Cristal Rosé Louis Roederere's Most Limited But Best Cuvée - 2013 Cristal Rosé

You Have Probably Heard It Before - But It Is Still True

In 2017, more than 80 % of the world's sparkling wines were white, while only 15 % were rosé. Italy is the largest producer of sparkling wines, which obviously means that French rosé production does not account for large volumes. This obviously does not give a definitive answer as to how large the production of Cristal Rosé is, but it does indicate that it is extremely limited.

Therefore, not many bottles need to be consumed before the global supply of the exclusive, pink bubbles is significantly reduced.

99 Great Points For 2013 Cristal Rosé

Cristal Rosé is described by many as one of the best rosé Champagnes in the world. The table below supports that description, as it is repeatedly awarded exceptionally high scores. The 2013 vintage is certainly no exception.

The Wine Advocate awards the 2013 Cristal Rosé an impressive 99 points, which is only surpassed by the 2008 and 2002, which are great vintages in Champagne. With a score of 98.3 points across the world's top wine critics, it also ranks among the very best, second only to the 2008 vintage. 

Of course, it is worth noting that Richard Juhlin (RJ) has not awarded his points yet. If he shares the enthusiasm with his colleagues for Cristal Rosé as usual, the 2013 vintage will retain its place at the top. The table at least illustrates that Juhlin's point allocation rarely deviates much from his colleagues.

VintageRJWAVIJSAvg
2013-99989898,3
2012979898+9998,0
20099696+97-96,5
200898100999999,0
200796-979796,7
2006979698-97,0
2004969698+-96,0
200297100989898,3
2000939595-94,3
1999959594-94,7
199795---95,0
1996979897+-97,5
1995939795-95,0
RJ: Richard Juhlin, WA: Wine Advocate, VI: Vinous, JS: James Suckling

Among The World's Best Champagnes

Back in 2020, the wine media Tastingbook published a top-100 of the world's best Champagnes. The list is made by professionals, and therefore, it is relevant in this context. Louis Roederer's Cristal was of course well represented on the list, and the 2008 Cristal Rosé was placed in a great 3rd place.

Comparing the scores of 2008 and 2013, respectively, which is the subject of this article, it can be seen that margins separate them. This shows that this vintage can compete with the very best in the world.

Among The World's Best Champagnes - 2013 Cristal Rosé Among The World's Best Champagnes - 2013 Cristal Rosé

How The 2012 Cristal Rosé Has Performed

Back in September 2020, we offered 2012 Cristal Rosé for investment. Investors who invested then have already seen returns of 21 % and 27 % respectively in just over a year. The 2012 vintage received a score across reviewers of 98.0 %, so the 2013 vintage holds the same high quality.

Investment tipWinePrice 1/9-20Price today% increase
01-09-20202012 Cristal Rosé€ 315 € 400 21%
01-09-20202012 Cristal Rosé MAG€ 835 € 1.150 27%

How Cristal Rosé Has Performed Under The Management Of RareWine Invest

This is not the first time Cristal Rosé has been offered for investment by RareWine Invest, and those who have already invested have achieved more than great returns. In just 15 months (from July 2020 to today), Cristal Rosé in various vintages and sizes has achieved great returns. During this period, the average return is as high as +23 %.

VintageWine% increase
2002Cristal Rosé27%
2002Cristal Rosé MAG47%
2006Cristal Rosé10%
2006Cristal Rosé MAG8%
2007Cristal Rosé16%
2008Cristal Rosé41%
2008Cristal Rosé MAG25%
2009Cristal Rosé25%
2009Cristal Rosé MAG11%
2012Cristal Rosé27%
2012Cristal Rosé MAG21%
Average return:23%

RareWine Invest’s Opinion

If you are looking for a coveted and exceptional product in extremely limited quantities, the rosé Champagne is a prime candidate. Especially considering that the consumption of Champagne and rosè Champagne is gigantic. 

High scores place the 2013 Cristal Rosé among the very best in the world, and that in itself is an investment argument that needs no further substantiation. Yet that is the case here. A gigantic demand as well as an extremely limited production is the kind of imbalance that speaks to a wine investor. That is why we recommend the 2013 Cristal Rosé for investment - especially now, when there are still investable quantities to be obtained.

And who knows: Perhaps the total return of +23 % on Cristal Rosé wines under the management of RareWine Invest will increase further when 2013 is added to the team. In any case, we have no hesitation in recommending the freshly released 2013 vintage.

What To Look For When Investing In New Top Vintages

Investing in wine is characterised by long-term solid returns. In addition, wine is not nearly as volatile as, for example, stocks, which can drop and rise in a short period of time. Therefore, you may be surprised that Champagne prices can rise and drop in the same way upon release. However, there is a natural explanation for this.

When a top vintage is released, it comes with gigantic expectations. That means there can be a contest for the available volumes. High demand can lead to rapid price increases, as in some cases, this high price can become the market price.

In other cases, wine merchants or distributors may have bought too much, forcing them to reduce the price. This may be because fewer people have wanted to buy immediately after release or because the Champagne house has released additional quantities.

When releasing top vintages, it is therefore a question of deciding how long you dare to wait before making a purchase. Here, you can be there from the beginning and be assured of investment-friendly quantities. Of course, there is a risk of price fluctuations in the short term, but this product has enormous potential in the long term. 

Invest In 2013 Cristal Rosé

Contact us via the contact form at the bottom of the page if you want to know more about your investment options or order the wines directly through the form.

VINTAGEWINEVOLPACKINGPRICE/BTL.*
2013Cristal Rosé750OC3€410
*All prices are in EUR ex. customs duty, tax, and VAT for delivery to a bonded warehouse. Prices including customs duty, tax and VAT can be sent on request. The wines are only sold in whole cases unless otherwise specified and the price is per bottle. Minimum order size € 2,500. Assumes a total minimum investment of € 10,000. Prices may have changed since release of this article. Reservations are made for errors.

Get in touch with RareWine Invest

Fill in the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible