1996 Louis Roederer Cristal
| Vineyard: | Louis Roederer |
| Price: | $174.99- $349.75 |
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| Style: | Sparkling |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Lustrous pale gold appearance. Very expressive nose, with an intensely floral bouquet fragrant with scents of almonds, hazelnuts and white flowers. A generous, rounded, creamy attack followed by a touch of acidity to mark a finish of elegant persistence. Light, fresh, undoubtedly a wine of admirable magnitude with time. A wine in keeping with the Cristal tradition, bearing all the hallmarks of a timeless pedigree influenced by the slight austerity yet elegant vinosity of the 1994 vintage.Cuvée Cr...
Expert Reviews
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Wine AdvocateRating: 98/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 162 on Dec-05
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International Wine Cellar
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Wine & Spirits
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Wine Enthusiast
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Vintage ChartRating for France-Champagne: 91 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>



