Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2014

Der legendäre Cristal von Louis Roederer ist laut Hugh Johnson „einer der köstlichsten Champagner überhaupt“. Seit Zar Alexander II. seine persönliche Cuvée in Kristallglasflaschen bestellte, ist der Cristal zum Symbol für Noblesse und Prestige geworden. Ein Champagner der absoluten Spitzenklasse, eine Ikone.

"The 2014 Cristal is a terrific effort that transcends the vintage. Bursting from the glass with expressive aromas of ripe citrus fruit, nectarine, white flowers, freshly baked bread and subtle hints of honeycomb, it's medium to full-bodied, vinous and fleshy, with an exuberant core of fruit that's girdled by racy acids, resulting in a wine that's simultaneously chiseled and demonstrative, meaning that early appeal doesn't come at the expense of the requisite tension for long-term cellaring. Concluding with a long, aromatic and intensely chalky finish, it is a brilliant Champagne that will offer a broad drinking window. This bottle was disgorged in June 2021 with seven grams per liter dosage."
96/100 Punkte