2008 Cristal, Brut. Louis Roederer
Champagne AOC,
Champagne,
France,
12% vol., 192€
Grape variety: Pinot Noir 60%; Chardonnay 40%
The wine is gold in colour. Persistent and delicate perlage of small bubbles. A complex, elegant and very precise nose of quite a strong intensity; a bouquet of stone fruits (apricot, unripe peach), pear, yellow apple, minerality (chalk); a touch of lime, almond, brioche and cream. Fascinating, well-structured, greatly balanced and soft on the palate with refreshing acidity and a pronounced flavour intensity; flavours of yellow apple, lime, brioche and cream in a long lasting finish. Ready for drinking with a potential for ageing. ID L046326C103913
Country of purchase: France
Tasted on 05/01/2019