Louis Roederer, Cristal Vintage:2015 yet ethereal and even graceful

yet ethereal and even graceful

Balsamic and truffle notes pepper the palate of this handsome Barolo

12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked from 29 September until 14 November over four or five pickings

menthol and licorice all develop in the glass

Louis Roederer, Cristal Vintage:2015 yet ethereal and even gracefulThe 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often accessible young, but that is far from the case here. This is a serious, painfully young Cristal that will require considerable patience. Readers who are willing to spend some time with the wine today