Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2009

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour or so. No formal notes due to the setting. The 2009 seems to break from the reputation of the vintage with a freshness and verve that surprises. The typical quality of Cristal is there with its persistent mousse and attractive texture. Good acid too. Pretty tasty stuff and I’m not sure I would ever turn down a glass of this. Drink now through 2039. — 13 days ago

Lyle, Jeroen and 16 others liked this

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

John Malcolm

9.8

Fabulous. Paired with lobster. Fresh and refreshing. Right up there with Cristal and Pol Roger Winston Churchill as my favorite champagne. — 2 years ago

Krug

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Stewart McSherry

08 cristal mag, 5 hours pop.
66 Krug 90s Krug Rose Anne Gros 98 99 then grange 82. for roy’s bday — 2 years ago

Aravind, Andrew and 8 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Rosé Champagne Blend 2014

Ray Chmielecki

9.0

High in acidity. More flavors come out the farther you get into the bottle. It doesn’t blow you away but is fairly consistent throughout. Bright lemon and lime with toasty brioche notes — 6 days ago

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling 2011

David Koenen

9.1

Drank this bottle over a week, no decline whatsoever. Cristal clear, lemony saltiness, all about finesse and balance. One can cellar this for at least 10 years to come. — a year ago

Eric, Peter and 6 others liked this