Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2007
Its classic bouquet is both elegant and discreet. The attack of juicy ripe fruits (Pear Williams) and slightly acid red fruits (redcurrants) combined with nuances of hot pastries and Tarte Tatin that have just been taken out of the oven. The wine is ready to reveal its many qualities and, after a few minutes in the glass, reveals notes of white chocolate and hazelnuts produced by the fermentation in wood of some of the wines from the 2007 harvest. This juxtaposition of aromas of ripe, acid, and sweet fruits with the more roasted notes resulting from ageing becomes more pronounced over time and produces a real impression of depth.The attack in the mouth is concentrated and continues with mature fruits. The wine is prolonged by smoky flavours, once again creating the impression of natural depth. The textures are silky, velvety, and almost luscious; they provide perfect overtones to the wine's freshness in a luscious and sensual ensemble. Powdery and salty nuances stimulate the edges of the tongue, adding a precise and energetic quality. And the final phase of the tasting is predominantly an impression of refinement and lightness.
Ratings on Delectable
Conrad Green 
Sweet nose with sweet corn, yellow flowers, lemon, oyster shells. Nice intense fruit with great acidity. Lovely
Sweet nose with sweet corn, yellow flowers, lemon, oyster shells. Nice intense fruit with great acidity. Lovely
9.4Conrad Green
Really sweet, delicious and bright. Lemon, corn, light honey, gorgeous detailed acidity. Lush and vibrant and long.
Really sweet, delicious and bright. Lemon, corn, light honey, gorgeous detailed acidity. Lush and vibrant and long.
9.4Conrad Green
Fantastic stuff. Bright, driving acidity and fresh lemon. Minerality and dazzling fruit. Great stuff.
Fantastic stuff. Bright, driving acidity and fresh lemon. Minerality and dazzling fruit. Great stuff.
9.4
Tracy Hall
The balance and mouthfeel on this is incredible!
The balance and mouthfeel on this is incredible!
9.7
Jason Li
Nice acidity
Nice acidity
9.1
Lyn Farmer
Classic Cristal with Fine bead, lovely aroma of brioche, baked apple and almond and a from palate with crisp acidity, lemon shortbread, brioche and a hint of hazelnut. The cépage is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay but it is the Chardonnay that gives the wine its propulsion. Still youthful and vibrant with stunning length.
Classic Cristal with Fine bead, lovely aroma of brioche, baked apple and almond and a from palate with crisp acidity, lemon shortbread, brioche and a hint of hazelnut. The cépage is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay but it is the Chardonnay that gives the wine its propulsion. Still youthful and vibrant with stunning length.
9.5
Antonio Galloni
Founder, Vinous
The 2007 is stellar. Ample and expansive on the palate, the 2007 is pure class. Loved it.
The 2007 is stellar. Ample and expansive on the palate, the 2007 is pure class. Loved it.
9.7Antonio Gianola
Russian Tzars did a few things right. Great since 1876
Russian Tzars did a few things right. Great since 1876
9.4
jesus g
Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards
Bad bottle unfortunately. Beer saved the day lol Oysters: Ginger, Steelhead Roe, Beer Froth by Alinea
Bad bottle unfortunately. Beer saved the day lol Oysters: Ginger, Steelhead Roe, Beer Froth by Alinea
10
Will Stanley
Simple, with a fairly lacklustre palate. What a shock! Glad I wasn't the one paying 280 bucks for it...
Simple, with a fairly lacklustre palate. What a shock! Glad I wasn't the one paying 280 bucks for it...
8.6
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