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Cristal 1999

Louis Roederer

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Tasting Notes

Much deeper, pink colour than the 1996. Very broad, developed nose. Quite meaty on the nose and still delicate on the palate. Quite sensuous, like a feather brushing the palate. Far from aggressive. Actually quite chewy - still quite astringent even if not desperately acid. There’s a certain apparent sweetness. Crème patissière notes.

Score: 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2016 24 May 2007

High-toned and floral, with hints of coconut and spice. Firm and lively. Needs a little time to integrate and resolve the fine mousse with the tactile finish. More backward and powerful than most 1999s, this has potential.

Score: 91

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2006-2015 30 November 2006

High-toned and floral, with hints of coconut and spice. Firm and lively. Needs a little time to integrate and resolve the fine mousse with the tactile finish. More backward and powerful than most 1999s, this has potential. Drink now through 2015. 29,000 cases made.

Score: 91

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2006-2015 30 November 2006

Light gold. Vibrant, tangy aromas of apple, pear, white peach and minerals. Wound tight right now, only reluctantly offering up flavors of fresh orchard fruits, herbs and pepper. Finishes zesty and long. Seems less deep than the 1997 bottling; is this just in a sullen, youthful stage?

Score: 92

Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar 01 November 2006

One of the finest Champagnes I have ever brought to my lips, the 1999 Cristal bursts from the glass with fresh hazelnut and apple scents. Elegant, deep, and silky-textured, this medium to full-bodied beauty is immensely concentrated, pure, packed with apple flavors, and astoundingly long in the finish. Louis Roederer does not display a disgorgement date or consumer friendly lot number on its non-vintage Brut. This is regrettable as it has consistently been one of the finer bottlings in this category.

Score: 98

Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 December 2005