In Bond Fine Wine. 2008 Louis Roederer Cristal, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 100/100 (NS). Drinking window: 2018+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 99/100 · Vinous, 2024-11-01 · Drink 2024-2058
The 2008 Cristal is just fabulous. Chiseled and nuanced to the core, the 2008 possesses dazzling intensity from start to finish. Crushed rocks, lemon peel, graphite, mint, lime, chalk and white flowers all race across the palate. This is classic Cristal in a cool, late-ripening year.
Roger Voss (RV) — 100/100 · Wine Enthusiast, 12/01/2017 · Drink 2020+
This latest incarnation of the famous brand is a superb wine. It is on par with, maybe even better than, the already legendary 2002. Its balance is impeccable: Apple and citrus flavors working with the tight minerality to give a textured yet fruity wine. Produced from Roederer's own vineyards which are mainly biodynamic, the wine has its own intense purity and crispness. It has amazing potential…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 99/100 · Vinous, 01/12/2019 · Drink 2020-2050
The 2008 Cristal is one of the most complete, most dazzling Champagnes I have ever tasted. A stunning wine from any and all perspectives, the 2008 simply has it all. Spherical in construction, with superb persistence. The 2008 takes hold of all the senses and never gives up. One of the many things that makes the 2008 special is a combination of ripe fruit and bright, piercing acidity. Marzipan, l…