2002 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut
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By Antonio Galloni
(Roederer Cristal Sparkling White) Login and sign up and see review text.
Roederer Cristal Full Circle: 1993-2015 (Dec 2023), 12/1/2023, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
11/23/2023, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Georgina Hindle
(Louis Roederer, Cristal, Champagne, France, White) Login and subscribe to see review text.
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By Charles Curtis MW
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Champagne tastings, 1/22/2023, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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11/18/2021, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
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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 James Suckling
(Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal, Sparkling, France) Login and sign up and see review text.
7/12/2019, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Louis Roederer, Cristal Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
11/19/2018, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Roederer Cristal (re-release) Sparkling White) Login and sign up and see review text.
Champagne: The 2018 Summer Preview (Jul 2018), 7/1/2018, (See more on Vinous...)
View From the Cellar
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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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By Jeb Dunnuck
(Cristal) Login and sign up and see review text.
Up From the Cellar and Misc. New Releases, 12/12/2017, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
Decanter
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By John Stimpfig
(Louis Roederer, Cristal (Magnum), Champagne, France, White) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Louis Roederer’s Cristal Magnum Opus, 10/3/2017, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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8/27/2017, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By James Suckling
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7/10/2017, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
Champagne Warrior
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By Brad Baker
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February 2017, Issue #21
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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9/21/2016, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Decanter
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By Richard Juhlin
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Decanter.com Tastings, 12/31/2015, (See more on Decanter...)
The WINEFRONT
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By Gary Walsh
(Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal) Login and subscribe to see review text.
6/12/2014, (See more on The WINEFRONT...)
Champagne Warrior
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By Brad Baker
(Louis Roederer Liqueur Wine "Cristal Plus") Login and sign up and see review text.
June 2014, Issue #18, Louis Roederer Raising the Bar
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By Antonio Galloni
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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...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
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Sep/Oct 2013, Issue #47, The Issue 47 Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report Addendum
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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11/21/2012, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
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Epic European Vacation, 9/6/2011
WineAlign
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By David Lawrason
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10/14/2010, (See more on WineAlign...)
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By Chris Kissack
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March 2010, (See more on Winedoctor...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
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Sep/Oct 2009, Issue #23, The Champagne and Sparkling Wine Addendum- Another Round of Fashionably Late-Arriving Bubbles
Champagne Warrior
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By Brad Baker
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January 2009, Issue #1, Tasting Notes of Champagne and Sparkling Wines
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By Antonio Galloni
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New Releases from Champagne (Dec 2008), (See more on Vinous...) -
By Josh Raynolds
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November/December 2008, IWC Issue #141, (See more on Vinous...)
ChampagneGuide.net
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By Peter Liem
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Decanter
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By Richard Juhlin
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By Antonio Galloni
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Vinous Table: Marea, New York, NY (Jul 2022), (See more on Vinous...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut) Light straw yellow color with steady stream of very tiny bubbles; lifted, tart lemon, ginger, mineral nose; delicious, ginger, tart lemon, mineral palate with vibrant medium acidity; medium-plus finish 93+ points
8/12/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut) Light yellow color; reticent, apple nose; tasty, apple, peach, floral palate; medium-plus finish
10/23/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 91 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut) Light yellow color; lovely yeast, apple, lemon, baked lemon, mineral nose; tasty, delicate, bright lemon, mineral, vanilla, honey palate; medium-plus finish
3/21/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut) Light yellow color; reticent lemon, baked lemon, mineral nose; good tart lemon, mineral, chalk palate with depth; long finish
10/18/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut) Lovely creamy citrus, yeast nose; tart citrus, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 91+ pts.
10/14/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 91 points
Wine Library TV
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(Louis Roederer Cristal) #2; COLOR-golden; NOSE-crushed rock; walnut shell; bright; PALATE-this is a spectacular effort; showing extremely well; great vintage; will try tomorrow and score it again; W&S-100; GV-94+
By Gary Vaynerchuk
Wine & Spirits Top 100 - Part 1, Episode #741, 9/23/2009, (See more on Wine Library TV...) 94+ points
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut) Light yellow color; light, refined lemon nose; tasty, tight lemon and mineral palate, needs time; medium finish 92+ pts.
10/18/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2002
- TypeWhite - Sparkling
- ProducerLouis Roederer
- VarietyChampagne Blend
- DesignationCristal Brut
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationChampagne
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code3114080024355, 3114087024358, 4171488721353, 734599024351, 734599043055, 734599143052, 734599724350
4/4/2024 - dcwino wrote: 96 Points
Another Wine gathering at RJ’s; 4/4/2024-4/7/2024 (Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina): Beautifully mature nose displaying sweet yellow fruit, peach, baked apple, brioche, honey, creme brulee, white pepper, sweet spices and mineral. Excellent concentration, nicely layered generous sweet yellow fruit, rich yet harmonious, fine medium generous mousse, perfect amount of acidity and mineral, and a long sweet yellow fruit driven finish with caramel at the end. Consistent with the last year’s bottle, drinking beautifully.
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3/24/2024 - aquacongas Likes this wine: 97 Points
not blind, Magnum
Very young and fresh. Far away from his peak. No nougat notes yet. 97
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3/1/2024 - Bordolski10 Likes this wine: 97 Points
Oh yes. Light golden color, on the nose multiple aromas of brioche, citrus, caramel and light toast. Very fresh and focused on the palate with creamy layers of mineral, citrus and nutty notes. And again brioche. Vey well matured but still very fresh and in the middle of a long drinking window. Long lingering finish and perfect pairing with garlic shrimps. Fantastic!
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2/16/2024 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 95 Points
Beautiful nose with complex notes of dried flowers, citrus, and brioche. Nice acidity on the palate with lemon notes, orange zest, minerals, and toast. Long finish. This was drinking beautifully and showed plenty of complexity and depth. Like the last time I had the wine a few years ago, it's showing signs of maturity. Fantastic right now, but I'm not sure how this will continue to age...
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2/10/2024 - rocknroller wrote: 97 Points
Calling an Audible (Brad & Marcia's Place, St. Paul, MN): Light gold color. Drank a glass over an hour. It's been a couple years since I've had this. It is still sailing along with nothing to suggest otherwise in the near future. What beauty this is. This is captivating with so much nuance in the aromatics and on the palate. The nose is evocative with gorgeous floral notes and sea breeze, sweet chantilly cream, roasted almonds, Anjou pear, vanilla bean, white peach, toast and brioche, so bright and lively. That palate is focused and precise with the green fruits and stone fruit shining. Lovely presence with a caressing creamy mousse, bright and engaging as this is filled with intensity but buffered by finesse and nuance at every corner. Crystalline minerality that tingles as this goes on and on. Riveting.
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