Parker about Cristal Champagne Brut 2014
The 2014 Cristal is a terrific effort that transcends the vintage. Bursting from the glass with expressive aromas of ripe citrus fruit, nectarine, white flowers, freshly baked bread and subtle hints of honeycomb, it's medium to full-bodied, vinous and fleshy, with an exuberant core of fruit that's girdled by racy acids, resulting in a wine that's simultaneously chiseled and demonstrative, meaning that early appeal doesn't come at the expense of the requisite tension for long-term cellaring. Concluding with a long, aromatic and intensely chalky finish, it is a brilliant Champagne that will offer a broad drinking window. This bottle was disgorged in June 2021 with seven grams per liter dosage.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Rebsorten | 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay |
| Alkoholgehalt | 12,00 % |
| Füllstand | High Fill |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | Champagne | White |
| Inverkehrbringer | Louis Roederer, 21 Boulevard Lundy, 51100 Reims, Frankreich |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Do not decant, serve at 8–10°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2021 - 2050 |
| Parker Punkte | 96 |
| Jahrgang | 2014 |
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Cristal Champagne Brut 2014
Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne Brut 2014 is an outstanding vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Louis Roederer. As the house’s flagship cuvée, Cristal is synonymous with elegance, refinement, and prestige.
In the glass, Cristal Champagne Brut 2014 gleams with a luminous golden hue and bright golden reflections, radiating poise and vitality.
The bouquet of Cristal Champagne Brut 2014 is captivating and multi-layered, unfolding a broad spectrum of aromas led by fresh citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit, accompanied by white blossoms, chalky mineral accents, and a hint of toasted brioche—nuanced and remarkably deep.
On the palate, Cristal Champagne Brut 2014 reveals extraordinary delicacy and poise. Vibrant citrus fruit steps to the fore, enveloped by chiselled acidity and an ultra-fine mousse, striking a seamless balance between crystalline freshness, finesse, and subtle creaminess.
The finish of Cristal Champagne Brut 2014 is long, persistent, and invigorating, with citrus and mineral notes echoing at length. Its remarkable architecture and precision underscore its stature as one of Champagne’s benchmark prestige cuvées.
Louis Roederer
Information about the winemaker:
The champagne house Louis Roederer in Reims is located in the French wine-growing region Champagne and is one of the last traditional champagne houses, which is still family-owned today. The owners are among the most important winegrowers in the region.
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