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Cristal, Louis Roederer 2002
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- GBP Price: £320.00 per Btl
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- Size: Magnum (150cl)
- Quantities:0 Case - 5 Bottles
- Units: 5
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| Wine Advocate | Wine Spectator | Burghound | Jancis Robinson.com | International Wine Cellar |
| 96 | 92 | - | - | 91 |
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Roederer’s 2002 Cristal is still in its infant, fresh stage. Subtle notes of pears, flowers, spices, mint, minerals and oak are woven into a cashmere-like frame of extraordinary grace and elegance. This beautifully-sculpted Champagne possesses notable clarity but with the additional depth of fruit that is characteristic of this vintage. It is a gorgeous, seductive Cristal of the highest level. In 2002, Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay with 10 grams of dosage. 20% of the wine was fermented in oak. Score: 96 Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate Maturity: 2010-2032 |
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A suave customer, with hints of citrus, berry and coffee. Harmonious and refined, with freshness and a bright structure. The finish shows a lot of potential, with a mouthwatering aftertaste. Better than previously reviewed. Score: 92 Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2009-2030 |
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Light, bright gold with a steady bead. Orange, ripe pear, red berries and white flowers on the nose, with complementary notes of lemon, honey, sweet butter and smoky minerals. Ripe citrus and orchard fruit flavors are braced by gentle minerality, picking up subtle baking spice and buttered toast notes with air. Surprisingly generous at this stage, with smoky mineral and floral qualities on the finish. This is more open-knit than the comparatively elegant 2000 and appears ready to drink. Score: 91 Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar |
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Super fine texture to this wine. It is very dense and powerful with loads of dried fruits, white pepper and papaya. It’s full and long. There is so much power and energy to this. The finish shows ginger, apple pie and bread dough, which was on the nose as well. This is one to age for five or six more years to show its true greatness. Score: 97 James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com |
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