Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend

9.521 ratings

9.513 pro ratings

Champagne, France

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

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9.7

Another highlight in this tasting, the 1981 Cristal is ridiculously great. Powerful and resonant in the glass, yet also nuanced, the 1981 is just starting to show the first signs of full maturity. Candied orange peel, apricot, dried flowers, chamomile and exotic spices all fill out the wine’s ample frame effortlessly. “The 1981 Cristal is really the last wine of the pre-climate change era in which the flavors were concentrated solely because of low yields,” Lécaillon continues. Even without that fascinating background, the 1981 is a stunning Champagne. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018)

Another highlight in this tasting, the 1981 Cristal is ridiculously great. Powerful and resonant in the glass, yet also nuanced, the 1981 is just starting to show the first signs of full maturity. Candied orange peel, apricot, dried flowers, chamomile and exotic spices all fill out the wine’s ample frame effortlessly. “The 1981 Cristal is really the last wine of the pre-climate change era in which the flavors were concentrated solely because of low yields,” Lécaillon continues. Even without that fascinating background, the 1981 is a stunning Champagne. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018)

Dec 21st, 2018

9.5

Wow, this is what heaven tastes like

Wow, this is what heaven tastes like

4 people found it helpfulJan 16th, 2015

9.5

More toffee coffee on the palate. Has good acid and slight effervescence. Clean medium finish with slight bitterness.

More toffee coffee on the palate. Has good acid and slight effervescence. Clean medium finish with slight bitterness.

Jan 2nd, 2016

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.7

Da...da....da....daaaaamn. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Da...da....da....daaaaamn. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Apr 17th, 2015

10

Not Rose.

Not Rose.

Jan 16th, 2015

9.7

Not Rose

Not Rose

Aug 7th, 2014

8.5

Not as good as previous

Not as good as previous

Jun 13th, 2014

10

Okay this is amazing. Bubba, Bless ur heart. Fresh alive l

Okay this is amazing. Bubba, Bless ur heart. Fresh alive l

Jun 7th, 2014

9.6

Racy with plenty of verve despite age. Some caramel / oxidation coming through with honey-petrol richness.

Racy with plenty of verve despite age. Some caramel / oxidation coming through with honey-petrol richness.

Mar 18th, 2017

9.6

Excellent bottle

Excellent bottle

Mar 1st, 2017