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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.4 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 275 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by LIE-user on 3/31/2024 & rated 90 points: Rather salty, dominant acidity. Not my favorite premium champagne. (838 views) | | | Tasted by RED AND BLACK on 3/1/2024 & rated 94 points: I think people are right in saying the 06 Cristal is really good and now it drinks perfect. Long life in my view but wonderful balance right now (1170 views) | | | Tasted by Sean Tay on 12/29/2023 & rated 96 points: Pronounced nose intensity with notes of toast, lemon, chalk, mineral, lemon, red apple. My third tasting with the last in 2021. From my scores, it seem like 2006 is more ready to drink now. (2074 views) | | | Tasted by Floral on 12/28/2023 flawed bottle: Corked :( (1704 views) | | | Tasted by Lanzelot on 12/26/2023 & rated 95 points: The color of this Champagne is medium golden. On the nose there are extremely pronounced aromas of red apple, lemon zest, honey, almond, bread dough. The acidity is high. The body is medium. The flavors on the palate are similar to the nose with the same fantastic intensity. The finish is never ending. Just great!!! The first sip was surprisingly unbalanced. But with some air the Champagne opened. Love this Champagne! Glass I used: Josephine No 2. I compared this glass with Riedel Veritas Champagne. From the the Josephine No 2 the acidity was much better integrated. (1721 views) | | | Tasted by vinkeger on 12/15/2023 & rated 95 points: Ikke mye puff ved åpning. Litt urovekkende.
Men ingen grunn til bekymring. Bra mousse i munn.
Wow, sykt hvor ung denne fortsatt er. Helt primær! Nesa er som en hvit kasjmirfrakk. Hvit frukt, kaffe, sherry. Myk, luksuriøs og ren.
I munn er den likedan. Ikke svær, ikke opulent - bare så presis og ren. Vinen speiler flaska - så smooth og latterlig kvalitet. Som en diamantring.
Sitter bra, men er sikkert ikke den lengste og mest konsentrerte Cristal.
Mindre ripe og yngre enn jeg hadde forventet av en 06.
Fort gjort å bli avhengig av dette. (1484 views) | | | Tasted by grub94 on 10/27/2023 & rated 92 points: Not what Expected. A bit weightier than the Crystals i love. Too much honey and bruised green apple. Wanted more acidity and lightness;.
Have more bottles and hoping this is going thru a phase. Nothing like the 08 and 12. (2465 views) | | | Tasted by ubercuvee on 9/7/2023: Cristal Night; 9/6/2023-9/8/2023: I opened an absolutely glorious magnum of this earlier in the summer, and since then three 750mls have all shown a bit fat and custard creamy. A champagne for sweet pastry lovers! (alas, not me) (2646 views) | | | Tasted by gregg g on 7/10/2023: I liked this but did not love it. Seemed to lack crispness and focus. Rich fruit, almost honeyed, with bruised apple. If the acidity perks up, this could be great. Others liked this more than I did. (2882 views) | | | Tasted by Rupert on 6/22/2023: This still isn't really firing - it's full, reasonably rich, but its a bit monolithic. (2860 views) | | | Tasted by Mbad77 on 6/18/2023 & rated 93 points: Half Century Magnum Lunch (La Trompette) (London): From Magnum. Initially found it to have a sweet core and a light fresh profile. Some creamy aromatics. Perhaps slightly different and fresher from magnum and still think it will improve for age as it gains depth. Interesting my last note from bottle said it was more of a broad bruiser which will settle. Score remains the same and was eclipsed by the 04 Comtes and Rare 98 mags alongside.
A lovely opener to the day though. (2557 views) | | | Tasted by lozatron on 6/17/2023: Magnum Mike's Half Century Blow Out (La Trompette): A very generous start to proceedings. Very engaging nose. On the palate - a bit broader shouldered than previous Cristals I've tasted, some depth and almost sweetness. (2332 views) | | | Tasted by DAN BAILEY on 6/16/2023: Pale, youthful. On the attack, a bit soft/creamy and a hint of sugar but then quite austere on the mid palate. Needs more time although relaxes somewhat with air. Last sip the best! (1565 views) | | | Tasted by NickA on 6/16/2023 & rated 93 points: Magnum Mike's Magnificent Half Century (La Trompette): Magnum. Obvious class on the nose, which was silky and sensual with musk and a touch of cream, and towards the end of the glass some green grass and even some biltong. Wasn't quite as exciting on the palate, which had tasty notes of creme pat and orange juice but could have benefited from a little more cut. Still a wonderful start to proceedings, though! (2211 views) | | | Tasted by asparagus on 5/25/2023 & rated 95 points: 04, 06 and 09 mini vertical. This was halfway between the solar 2009 and the lean 2004. A lovely cristal, which had everything going for it. (2152 views) | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 4/15/2023: From Magnum, this was drinking beautifully. Rich and powerful, creamy and layered. There’s some toasty development and plenty of bready/yeasty things. It has some preserved citrus and red fruits too. Bead is miniscule and finish seriously chalky. (2309 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 3/30/2023 & rated 96 points: Brought this bottle along and opened it to christen our first night in our new beachhouse.
Last had this wine almost 2 yrs prior. It was stunning and electrifying tonight, showing aromas of hazelnuts, patisserie, citrus, and chalky minerals.
Laserlike cut, superbly refreshing and long on the finish. Drink through 2028 or so, just lovely. (2035 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 3/30/2023 & rated 93 points: Olive Garden Party (Cristal vertical) (Chicago, IL): Very rich and ripe, and quite large-scaled again with respect to the fruit here. Feels a little old-school in style, with a sweeter complexion. However, the acidity doesn't feel as prominent and you get some nascent brioche/autolytic character as well. Red delicious apples figure prominently here, and the fruit profile is distinctly darker than the younger wines. The texture, with a slightly coarser mousse, is spot on though, and I quite enjoy this for that texture. (3014 views) | | | Tasted by dream on 1/28/2023 & rated 92 points: Good intensity and acidity especially for this generally disappointing vintage in Champagne (except Taittinger Comte). The fruit is a bit subdued but the wine is very fine and I would drink it soon before the fruit fades even further. (2676 views) | | | Tasted by WST on 1/12/2023: From a 1500. So delicious, long and dense. The epitome of balance. Peach and lemon, tropical fruit, nice cut. More complex than my words can convey. A wonderful wine on a wonderful evening. (2524 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 1/7/2023: In a country where fine wine does not exist coming across this on our last night was a blessing or the cherry on top of our India trip cake. We took the chance as the bottle looked good albeit probably kept in a too humid wine fridge. Healthy wine and only the spirits in the sky know how this bottle ended up here.
I think this TN is more a tale of the unexpected than a note about the wine itself which was indeed healthy, fine and elegant. Felt evolved but not sure if that’s the wine or the impact of being in India , round and lush and every bit as great as expected. That been said after 2 weeks of poor wine experiences our palate has been compromised! (2438 views) | | | Tasted by melvinyeowq on 12/26/2022 & rated 94 points: Boxing day wines at Empire: This was rather tight at first but opened up beautifully to show the typical Cristal citrus fruit. I usually find Cristal too austere for my liking but this was magnificent, think my palate leans towards Cristal in warmer vintages. Label looked like it had an older font so probably an original disgorgement? (2636 views) | | | Tasted by Andrea1975 on 12/25/2022 & rated 95 points: Excellent (though not my style). Characteristic notes of brown sugar, crème brûlée, hazelnut, citrus. Very persistent flavors, minerality, with fresh acidity balancing high residual sugar. Very delicate mousse. Ready to drink or hold. Note. Horizontal of 2004, 2006, 2009. 2006 showed most complexity and balance. (1833 views) | | | Tasted by steinersing on 11/19/2022 & rated 93 points: Good substance, a little broad - perhaps time to drink (2366 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 9/7/2022: Dinner at Pelagos, Astir Palace, Athens (Pelagos, Astir Palace, Athens): Tasted blind and we went with a lot older, frankly we thought this was poor Dom Perignon 1996. Even more interesting is the fact that we tried this 6 months ago ( Papies 97) and was a lot more bright and energetic. This was more evolved , more oxidised and in a way not representative of the wine with hindsight. On the day this was a 92-93 , well enjoyable but not the wine we know it to be so pointless to rate. (3310 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Roederer Cristal Full Circle: 1993-2015 (Dec 2023) (12/1/2023)
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Vinous, Vinous Table: Le Bistro de L’Hôtel de Beaune, Beaune, France (Apr 2019) (4/1/2019)
(Roederer Cristal Sparkling White) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2018, Issue #74, Champagne Louis Roederer The Most Dynamic and Forward-Thinking Grande Marque
(Louis Roederer Cristal Brut) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Jun-17, Issue #67
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Burghound, Oct-15, Issue #60
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Decanter, Top-rated prestige Champagnes (9/12/2014)
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(Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, June 2014, Issue #18, Louis Roederer Raising the Bar
(Louis Roederer Liqueur Wine "Cristal Plus") Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2014, Issue #51, The Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report: Augmented This Year By a Week on The Ground in Champagne
(Louis Roederer Cristal Brut) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: New Releases and Collectibles (May 2014)
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JancisRobinson.com (1/29/2014)
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Champagne Warrior, November 2013, Issue #17, Champagne Tasting Notes
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Vinous, November/December 2013, IWC Issue #171
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Vinous, Champagne – A Wine For All Seasons (Nov 2013)
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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