Cristal - it’s bling. It’s expensive. Hey, it’s overpriced. It’s also a very good drink. 2005 was not a vintage for the ages in Champagne but Louis Roederer Cristal is a damned fine drink.
As an expensive luxury cuvee, Cristal has its detractors among the cognisceti. Even they would have to admit that the 2005 is a good wine. There’s a lot to like in this generously endowed, richly weighted wine. There is genuine class on display in the shape of exotically spice crème patissiere.
Although no bargain, this is a delicious Cristal drinking near or at the peak of its powers.
2005 LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTALProducer: Louis Roederer
Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Region: Champagne, France
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $350.00
Date tasted: 10 June 2017
Tasting Note:
Silvery yellow. Fine persistent bead. Enticing nose of spice pear/apple and toasted brioche. Real weight and depth of flavour on the palate – crème patissiere, honey and baking spices. Perhaps not super complex, but lots of class on show. By no means a bargain, but top notch fizz. Good result from a so-so vintage.
Score: 18.5/20
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