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Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2004
The legendary Cristal Champagne now available for a limited time. Treat yourself to one of the world's highest-rated and best Champagnes made.100 Points Wine & Spirits: " Levi Dalton at Convivio (NYC) compared this wine to the pianist who hits the right keys at the right moment. He's referring to the precision of the wine, which is astonishing. There is no singular flavor, but rather a resonant chord, a series of oppositions that create the invisible intensity of an electric current, the power of the charge balanced by the elegance of the flavor and the structure of the wine. You could describe it as light and brisk, or bold and intense; either way, you'll still be tasting it ten minutes later. As Peter Liem pointed out, "You could use any descriptor in the world and apply it to this wine. It is an Ur wine." The most exciting thing about it is the thought of what it will become."
Ratings on Delectable
jesus g 
Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards
This was great
This was great
9.7
Conrad Green
Gorgeous. Light and crisp. Edges of lemon and loads of minerality. Delicious
Gorgeous. Light and crisp. Edges of lemon and loads of minerality. Delicious
9.4
George Chen
Cristal all the way!
Cristal all the way!
9.2
roland benedetti
Very elegant and pleasant, beautiful bubbles bUt a bit disappointed, missed a dimension in that wine, mau be some depth. Could we have missed the window? I very much doubt...
Very elegant and pleasant, beautiful bubbles bUt a bit disappointed, missed a dimension in that wine, mau be some depth. Could we have missed the window? I very much doubt...
8.8
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The 2004 Cristal is superb today. Bright and focused, the 2004 shows all of the tension and energy that has always been one of its signatures. The first hints of aromatic maturity are starting to develop, but the 2004 remains quite young and full of energy. I have always admired the 2004 (along with the best wines of the vintage) for its focus. In this bottle, the interplay of freshness from the recent 2018 disgorgement and richness gained through added time on the lees (which also results in lower dosage of 7 grams per liter) opens another window into the personality of Cristal. In 2004, the Pinot Noir is 57%, or a bit lower than normal, while the Chardonnay at 43% is correspondingly a touch higher. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2019)
The 2004 Cristal is superb today. Bright and focused, the 2004 shows all of the tension and energy that has always been one of its signatures. The first hints of aromatic maturity are starting to develop, but the 2004 remains quite young and full of energy. I have always admired the 2004 (along with the best wines of the vintage) for its focus. In this bottle, the interplay of freshness from the recent 2018 disgorgement and richness gained through added time on the lees (which also results in lower dosage of 7 grams per liter) opens another window into the personality of Cristal. In 2004, the Pinot Noir is 57%, or a bit lower than normal, while the Chardonnay at 43% is correspondingly a touch higher. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2019)
9.7
Shawn R
It’s youthfulness is bliss-
It’s youthfulness is bliss-
9.5
Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Beautifully fresh and vibrant
Beautifully fresh and vibrant
9.2
Byron C Mayes
Straw gold in the glass. White mousse dissipates rather quickly. Fine persistent bubbles. Modest and very subtle nose matches lean plate of green apple up front and lemon mid palate. Firm mouth-watering acidity; surprising to is for a wine of this age. Very short, bright finish.
Straw gold in the glass. White mousse dissipates rather quickly. Fine persistent bubbles. Modest and very subtle nose matches lean plate of green apple up front and lemon mid palate. Firm mouth-watering acidity; surprising to is for a wine of this age. Very short, bright finish.
9.1
Patrick Derdeyn
When Cristal is on it is ON. Loved the purity of fruit and the minerality (yes, I know that's not a real thing) of this wine. Gorgeous.
When Cristal is on it is ON. Loved the purity of fruit and the minerality (yes, I know that's not a real thing) of this wine. Gorgeous.
9.4
Nico J. Snyman
Really love this vintage, there's such a great acidic backbone showing through, these wines always need as much time as you can give them, they're quite often popped too early in the club...
Really love this vintage, there's such a great acidic backbone showing through, these wines always need as much time as you can give them, they're quite often popped too early in the club...
9.0
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