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It was first created in [[1876]] for [[Alexander II of Russia]]. As the political situation in Russia at the time of his ruling was unstable, the [[tsar]] feared assassination. He ordered that the bottles, containing the drink, were made clear to avoid having a bomb hidden in a typical green bottle. Louis Roederer commissioned a Flemish glassmaker to create a Champagne bottle with a flat bottom. Bottles made from common glass have a bell shaped bottom which makes them strong enough to cope with the pressure created by the champagne. In order to create a flat bottomed bottle they had to be made from stronger, clear [[Lead crystal|lead crystal]]. The Champagne has since become known as "Cristal".<ref name="Oxford pg 584-585"> J. Robinson (ed) ''"The Oxford Companion to Wine"'' Third Edition pg 584-585 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0198609906 </ref> |
It was first created in [[1876]] for [[Alexander II of Russia]]. As the political situation in Russia at the time of his ruling was unstable, the [[tsar]] feared assassination. He ordered that the bottles, containing the drink, were made clear to avoid having a bomb hidden in a typical green bottle. Louis Roederer commissioned a Flemish glassmaker to create a Champagne bottle with a flat bottom. Bottles made from common glass have a bell shaped bottom which makes them strong enough to cope with the pressure created by the champagne. In order to create a flat bottomed bottle they had to be made from stronger, clear [[Lead crystal|lead crystal]]. The Champagne has since become known as "Cristal".<ref name="Oxford pg 584-585"> J. Robinson (ed) ''"The Oxford Companion to Wine"'' Third Edition pg 584-585 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0198609906 </ref> |
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==Hip-hop culture== |
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Cristal assumed a place of prominence in [[Hip hop culture]], with many artists, prominently [[Jay-Z]], mentioning the drink as a luxury good in their lyrics<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/adinahoward/articles/story/7061961/the_week_in_weird |title="The Week in Weird |author=David Sprague |date=Feb 25, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A03EFD71E3AF932A15753C1A9619C8B63 |title= Hip-Hop Gets Into Hot Water |author=Barton Blasengame |date=October 21, 2007 |publisher=New York Times}}</reF>. However in mid-2006, after taking offense to comments by Cristal Champange owner Frederic Rouzaud, which he called "racist", Jay-Z announced he would boycott the drink<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/features/news/2006/06/060615_jayz/ |title=Jay-Z Boycotts Cristal |date=June 15, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/02/fashion/02cris.html?_r=1&oref=slogin |title=Jay-Z Puts a Cap on Cristal |author=Douglas Century |date=July 2, 2006 |publisher=New York Times}}</ref>: |
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==Trivia== |
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A list of songs with mention of Cristal |
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{{blockquote|Somebody's girl is at this party/Shakin that ass to this/Somebody's girl is at this party/Drink that glass of Cris'<ref>[[Jay-Z]], "Somebody's Girl"</ref>}} |
{{blockquote|Somebody's girl is at this party/Shakin that ass to this/Somebody's girl is at this party/Drink that glass of Cris'<ref>[[Jay-Z]], "Somebody's Girl"</ref>}} |
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{{blockquote|All my ladies/You pop cris/You a hot bitch/Make that nigga trick<ref>[[Amil]] featuring Jay-Z, "That's Right"</ref>}} |
{{blockquote|All my ladies/You pop cris/You a hot bitch/Make that nigga trick<ref>[[Amil]] featuring Jay-Z, "That's Right"</ref>}} |
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Revision as of 16:06, 15 December 2007
Cristal is the brand name of a well-known champagne produced by Louis Roederer. Cristal is easily recognized by its clear, "crystal" bottle, anti-UV cellophane wrapper, and gold label. A typical price in the United States is $350 or more [1] for a bottle. In the United Kingdom, prices are around £150 per bottle and can rise to £650 in some bars in central London.
History
It was first created in 1876 for Alexander II of Russia. As the political situation in Russia at the time of his ruling was unstable, the tsar feared assassination. He ordered that the bottles, containing the drink, were made clear to avoid having a bomb hidden in a typical green bottle. Louis Roederer commissioned a Flemish glassmaker to create a Champagne bottle with a flat bottom. Bottles made from common glass have a bell shaped bottom which makes them strong enough to cope with the pressure created by the champagne. In order to create a flat bottomed bottle they had to be made from stronger, clear lead crystal. The Champagne has since become known as "Cristal".[2]
Hip-hop culture
Cristal assumed a place of prominence in Hip hop culture, with many artists, prominently Jay-Z, mentioning the drink as a luxury good in their lyrics[3][4]. However in mid-2006, after taking offense to comments by Cristal Champange owner Frederic Rouzaud, which he called "racist", Jay-Z announced he would boycott the drink[5][6]:
Somebody's girl is at this party/Shakin that ass to this/Somebody's girl is at this party/Drink that glass of Cris'[7]
All my ladies/You pop cris/You a hot bitch/Make that nigga trick[8]
Whole squad get it down like this/Whole squad buying rounds of Cris'[9]
Before I bust, you squeeze, outta telly and a case of Cris'[10]
Sip they mo', watch niggas pop they Cris'[11]
If it aint cris, he wont pop it/If it aint platinum wit ice, he wont rock it[12]
So sit me, I'm pourin' Cris to the curb/All I got to do is just give a chick a word/Her whole team, you will see a chick with a bird/Messing with Mase you'll get what you deserve[13]
References
- ^ "Louis Roederer 1999 Cristal Brut".
- ^ J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition pg 584-585 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0198609906
- ^ David Sprague (Feb 25, 2005). ""The Week in Weird".
- ^ Barton Blasengame (October 21, 2007). "Hip-Hop Gets Into Hot Water". New York Times.
- ^ "Jay-Z Boycotts Cristal". June 15, 2006.
- ^ Douglas Century (July 2, 2006). "Jay-Z Puts a Cap on Cristal". New York Times.
- ^ Jay-Z, "Somebody's Girl"
- ^ Amil featuring Jay-Z, "That's Right"
- ^ Jay-Z, "Do It Again"
- ^ Puff Daddy, "Dance With Me"
- ^ P. Diddy, "I'll Do This For You"
- ^ Brandy featuring Mase, "Top Of The World"
- ^ Mase, "No Matter What"