Community Tasting Note
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Cailles wrote: 96 points
October 6, 2020 - My first time trying the 2012 and it is certainly more open and giving than the 2008 (haven’t open a bottle in 18 months, though). I loved it! It is deep, very precise and has this unbelievable elegance and finesse which is the hallmark of Cristal. I clearly prefer this vintage to the 2008. Maybe in 5 or 10 years the 2008 will be the better wine but right now, the 2012 is more pleasurable.
TN: Medium intense nose with lots of fresh citrus and green apple, minerality and hints of fine bakery aromas. More open and singing on the palate with the same aromas but more pronounced brioche/toast aromas to balance of the strong minerality and youthful freshness. Cristal style, the mousse is very fine, the texture exudes this inviting creaminess despite the high but round acidity and the youthful citrus aromas. High precision, very impressive length.
Decanting: Not decanted, no extensive decanting needed.
Glass: Zalto Universal vs Lehmann Grand Champagne. The wine showed much more fine and elegant in the Zalto than the Lehmann but the aromatic expression, the intensity of flavors were clearly superior in the Lehmann. My guess: Go with the Zalto for younger Champagnes, with the Lehmann for softer, more mature Champagnes.5 people found this helpful 5,917 views
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eschaefer commented:
11/1/20, 6:16 PM - I like your content /style. Very thorough