Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2002

Roederer's 2002 Cristal is still in its infant, fresh stage. Subtle notes of pears, flowers, spices, mint, minerals and oak are woven into a cashmere-like frame of extraordinary grace and elegance. This beautifully-sculpted Champagne possesses notabl... Robert Parker. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 2002 Roederer, Louis Cristal 750ml

November 2009

Wine Enthusiast ReviewRated 98The purity of this wine is impressive. It has a straight line of mineral, flint and grapefruit running through it. Around this, there are layers of fresh apples, lime zest and a tight, taunt structure. Give it 4-5 years.Wine Tasting NotesAppearance: Brilliant yellow with light amber highlights. A beautiful mousse with fine cordon of persistent and regular bubbles.Nose: Intense and delicate. Revealing a clean and well-blended mixture of flavours of honey, cocoa, lightly toasted hazelnuts, candied citrus fruit without exuberance, but luxurious simplicity!Palate: read more...A savoury explosion of ripe fruit on the attack, revealing red fruit, white chocolate, caramel and Danish pastry, typical of Cristal. Silky, concentrated texture, leaning on intense, powerful and vinous structure, but maintaining refinement. The palate builds up to attain a delicious sensation of well-blended harmony of flavours. A fresh finish with a hint of bitterness making it almost crunchy.All the exceptional characteristics of the 2002 vintage have literally been captured in this 2002 Cristal, which is generous and lush, revealing perfect balance between concentration and finesse, freshness and vinosity, intensity and refinement. In three words: proud, rich and luxurious.    (hide)

January 2009

Cristal the ultimate Champagne to be produced by Champagne Louis Roederer builds upon the 200-year tradition of fine winemaking that has made Roederer French Champagnes amongst the most sought-after in the world. For connoisseurs the world over there is nothing finer than Cristal. Jewel in the Louis Roederer crown cuve CRISTAL remains faithful to the value which inspired it in 1876 when especially created for Tsar Alexander II it sought to epitomize the elegance and purity of Champagne. Cristal is produced in accordance with strict production criteria. Vinified and aged in oak Cristal shows read more...a delicate vinosity. Assemblage: 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay    (hide)

October 2009

W&S 100pts. - WE 98pts. - Tasting Notes - Brilliant yellow with light amber highlights. A beautiful mousse with fine cordon of persistent and regular bubbles. Intense and delicate. Revealing a clean and well-blended mixture of flavours of honey, cocoa, lightly toasted hazelnuts, candied citrus fruit without exuberance, but luxurious simplicity!

October 2009

96 Points, Wine Advocate. Subtle notes of pears, flowers, spices, mint, minerals and oak are woven into a cashmere-like frame of extraordinary grace and elegance. This beautifully-sculpted Champagne possesses notable clarity but with the additional depth.

September 2009

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March 2009

90 pts - Wine SpectatorCristal, the jewel of Champagne Louis Roederer, was created in 1976 for the Tsar Alexander II of Russia. It remains faithful to its origin, inspired by elegance and purity. Cristal is produced with regimented standards of winemaking that require a rigorous selection of cru vinatages, grapes and wine. The color of the 2002 vintage is burnished yellow with gold reflections. On the nose, the wine opens with the youthful intensity of white flowers, citris and red berries, followed by warmer notes of toast, chocolate and wood. The palate shows a mixture of ripe lush fruits (vine read more...peaches) and toasty aromas with a dense and fleshy structure. The silky texture on the mid-palate culminates in a glorious finish.    (hide)

February 2009

The world famous Cristal Champagne.

November 2008

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 12/08