Louis Roederer - Cristal Champagne 2006 (750ml)
Price: $425.00
| Producer | Louis Roederer |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Sku | 1802021 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 95 Points
"Broad ample and resonant on the palate the 2006 Cristal dazzles with its pure richness and volume. Readers need to give the 2006 another 4-5 years in bottle perhaps longer as the wine appears to be shut
James Suckling: 97 Points
"Deep pinot-driven presence is the first and lasting impression. Power with control. Superfine bead bread and spiced biscuits candied ripe red fruits and a sense of tight-knit complexity. Some grapefruit lemon pith & gently flinty notes too - impressive nose. In the mouth it is rich powerful mouth-filling and flavoursome with a core of the same biscuity red fruit flavour savoury nutty notes and a wrap of assertive persistent acidity that holds rich powerful flavour deep and focused whilst maintaining a polished gently creamy texture. Long chalky bread and biscuit finish. A superb pinot-driven vintage."
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
"This elegant version shows beautiful texture and a sense of finesse despite the underlying power of vibrant acidity and smoky minerality. The palate offers a finely layered mesh of blackberry poached pear almond pastry lemon zest and pickled ginger flavors. Drink now through 2028."
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
"Although it is still young this vintage of Cristal promises great things. There?s an impressive balance between ripe fruit and crisp acidity rich and food friendly but also a fine apéritif. Apricot and grapefruit flavors are round and rich but with considerable minerality as well. This is a beautiful wine that can improve with age at least through 2030."
