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Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 1999

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Winery:: Louis Roederer
Varietal:: Champagne Blend
Region:: France > Champagne
Type:: Sparkling Wine
Color:: White
Drink Dates:: Drink Now - 2011
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User Tags: fruit, resinous, citrus, oak, color descriptors, nutty, sparkling, nuts, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, acidic

What to Expect

Champagne is specifically a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France; every other sparkling is simply that, sparkling wine. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in many languages "Champagne" is synonymous with "party". When young, Champagne exhibits the fresh fruit tones of its "cepage", or blend. Usually based on a blend the features either Chardonnay or Pinot Noir as its main ingredient, Champagne's fruit can range from citrusy to orchard fruits and even red berries. The wine gains distinct yeasty notes from its secondary fermentation, the one that adds the fizz, which is typically described as recalling brioche or bread. As it ages Champagne tends to lose its obvious fruit, which is replaced by subtle nutty tones and subdued elements of dried fruits.

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AZWine00

Outstanding!

July 2009

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Cultwine

1999 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 6/10/2007. Having had this wine with my friend at our private outdoor party. It really did dazzled both of us. After accidentally spilling first glass on brand new hand made Persian rugs we sipped this wine with great enjoyment - it was a jaw dropping experience: the lemon citrus is very palpable, also peach, apple, almond, then blueberry, blackberry - just whole variety of forest bed. The finish is colossal and it's not quelled by abundance of aggressive bubbles. The persistence is amazing - it stays in mouth well over minute. Aristocratic, immensely read more...

January 2008

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connorpdx

Wonderful mouthfeel, smell, texture: deep, lush, elegant. Apple, hazelnut, wood, toast, citrus, and pale flower. Strong finish but not overpowering.

April 2008

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Jermzzy

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You could prob. drink this everyday and not tire of it. Its got punchs of fruit.

April 2009

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ok this is seriously like techno music in a bottle. it is worth the hype and you will be blown away by this vintage.

December 2008

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Wine.com

The Ultimate Champagne for Toasting successes, this luxurious elixir is highly sought after. Cristal's signature bottle clearly shows off the lustrous pale gold appearance of this wine. An intensely floral bouquet fragrant with almonds, hazelnuts and wild flowers is complemented by a touch of acidity to mark a finish of elegant persistence. Light and fresh, this is undoubtedly a Champagne of admirable magnitude with time.

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jaws1970

The first and last time I ever had Cristal was at my sister's wedding in Maui in 1996 although not sure whether it was 1989 or another year. A few bottles were ordered by a close friend of the family and he gave the couple a grand toast. It is simply my favorite champagne. Up until that time I had tried DP and earlier in college drank Veuve when we wanted to be extra fancy. I wouldn't say no now to DP if it was offered to me. But really just don't like the taste of Veuve Cliquot.

October 2008