Cristal 1996 Louis Roederer

Classification
Type	Effervescent
Marque	Louis Roederer
Millésime	1996
Pays	France
Région	Champagne
Raisin	Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Légèrement Abîmée, Légèrement Sale
Stock	0

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Robert Parker (96)

The estate’s 1996 Cristal, from a legendary vintage, does not disappoint. Like the 1979, there are elements of austerity that will require some time to sort themselves out, yet the 1996 is an insanely beautiful Cristal loaded with floral, perfumed fruit and vibrant minerality. The wine turns delicate in the glass, yet this is a sublime, fresh Cristal that is in need of further cellaring. In 1996 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. According to Lecaillon 1996 is a vintage that did not respond well to oak aging, so only 3% of the wine was aged in wood, while 10% of the wine saw malolactic fermentation. This bottle was disgorged in 2007 and dosage was 8 grams.

Winespectator (94)

A paradox. This has weight yet a sensation of weightlessness thanks to its seamless texture and harmony. Still firm and forceful yet elegant, offering citrus, pastry, biscuit and hazelnut notes enmeshed in the creamy texture. Great structure for aging.