Parker about Cristal Champagne Rosé Brut 2013
A candidate for wine-of-the-vintage honors in Champagne, Roederer's 2013 Cristal Rosé is showing brilliantly, unfurling in the glass with notes of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers, red berries, stone fruit, freshly baked bread and tangerine oil. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, the vintage's bright girdling acids are amply cloaked in exuberant, expressive and notably concentrated fruit; so while this Cristal is as tensile and age-worthy as one would expect, it's also impressively fleshy and generous given the year. Concluding with an intensely sapid finish, the 2013 isn't as overtly structured as the muscular, tightly wound 2012: rather, it's the 2013's alliance of cut and flesh, precision and charm that's so compelling this year. This is another vintage banner for what I consider the reigning champion of the region's tête de cuvée bottlings, and it will be worth an effort to acquire.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Champagne |
Rebsorten | 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay |
Alkoholgehalt | 12.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Champagne|White |
Inverkehrbringer | Louis Roederer, 21 Boulevard Lundy, 51100 Reims, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2021 - 2061 |
Parker Punkte | 98 |
Jahrgang | 2013 |
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Cristal Champagne Rosé Brut 2013

The color of the Cristal Champagne Rosé Brut 2013 is a delicate salmon pink with golden reflections, which underlines its elegance and refinement.
The champagne's bouquet is complex and intense, combining aromas of fresh red berries such as strawberries and raspberries with notes of citrus and a hint of spice. It gradually unfolds in the glass, offering a tantalizing melody of aromas.
On the palate, the Cristal Champagne Rosé Brut 2013 demonstrates a remarkable balance between finesse and power. The fine, persistent bubbles provide a soft texture and pleasant freshness. The taste of fresh berries harmonizes perfectly with subtle notes of brioche and mineral nuances. The acidity is lively and well-integrated, giving the champagne an elegant structure.
The finish of the Cristal Champagne Rosé Brut 2013 is long, persistent, and incredibly refined, leaving a lasting impression of freshness and refinement on the palate.
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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