1979 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut
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By Antonio Galloni
(Roederer Cristal (magnum) Sparkling White) Login and sign up and see review text.
Cristal in Magnum: It’s Another World (Dec 2019), 12/1/2019, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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6/19/2019, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Gilman
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Mar/Apr 2018, Issue #74, Champagne Louis Roederer The Most Dynamic and Forward-Thinking Grande Marque
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Roederer Cristal: That ’70s Show (Jun 2017), 6/17/2017, (See more on Vinous...) -
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Champagne: New Releases and Collectibles (May 2014), (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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1/29/2014, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Kapon
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Tasting of the Year, Part II, 8/17/2012 -
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Hong Kong Diaries, 5/9/2009 -
By John Kapon
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La Paulee 2009, Part IV, 3/7/2009
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First Annual Nebbiolo and White Truffle Charity Dinner (Nov 2007), (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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8/20/2007, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Kapon
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2007 Angriness Uncorked, 5/6/2007
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1979
- TypeWhite - Sparkling
- ProducerLouis Roederer
- VarietyChampagne Blend
- DesignationCristal Brut
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationChampagne
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12/8/2023 - Poussin Likes this wine: 98 Points
A pristine, perfectly-kept bottle with interesting provenance - I got it from Corney & Barrow, who in turn sourced it from the cellar at Blenheim Palace. The cork extracted quite smoothly and with a reassuring hiss: thankfully there was plenty of effervescence remaining in the wine. The nose here is rather massive, with heaps of buttery toasted brioche and steely apricots, veering into impressions of orange marmalade, honey and flowers. The palate is weighty, concentrated, but also exquisitely balanced, with acidity and fruits deliciously intermeshed. Finishes with a pleasant, pithy touch of bitterness. I lack the experience with mature champagne to judge where it goes from here, but I see no reason why this couldn’t keep for another decade or more. A remarkable, memorable bottle of champagne.
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2/28/2023 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Birthday Bonanza (Ai Fiori (Langham Hotel on 5th Ave)): Still one of the top champagnes. We had two bottles. The first one was perhaps a bit fresher but the second one was more evolved and I think perhaps even a bit more interesting. This is a wine that tastes pretty great even with a touch of oxidation. It’s really nice.
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10/6/2022 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Birthday @ Wonjo (Wonjo): This is a pretty wonderful wine. Big and fresh and pretty and drinks really well. It's in the window but with a long life ahead. One of the best champagnes just hands down.
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9/11/2021 - MC2 Wines wrote: flawed
Epic Bordeaux for an Epic Birthday!; 9/1/2021-9/12/2021 (Paris & Bordeaux): This was completely undrinkable which is a huge shame because I love this wine. Got it for a semi-reasonable price for this wine but definitely not cheap by any definition so feeling pretty bummed.
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5/26/2021 - tinybubbles Likes this wine: 93 Points
Reasonable example of this wine, although showing a touch more ripeness than typical.
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