There are some occasions in life that nothing else will do, but Cristal needs time and so you need to plan ahead. Some days ago I opened a bottle of 1996 that I had held since we moved to the States, it really made the occasion and from my personal point of view the patience and planning that had been involved added that extra level of enjoyment. It was a bottle of Champagne that I will never forget, being rich and yesty, yet poised at the same time, perfectly pitched and more than worth the wait!
Brilliant colour with pale gold highlights, indicating a year of very fine ripeness. A fine, steady flow of bubbles. There’s an impressive balance between ripe fruit and crisp acidity, rich and food friendly, but also a fine apéritif. Apricot and grape- fruit flavors are round and rich, but with considerable minerality as well. A rich bouquet with hints of zesty fruit, lilies and light toasty hint of hazelnuts develops in the glass as the fruit aromas become more intense and complex
A wine that you can never forget and that will explode all its potential after a few year.
Perfect pairing with some sushi or oysters.
Louis Roederer Cristal 2006
Vintage: 2006
Origin: France » Champagne » Brut Champagne
Producer: Louis Roederer
Grape Variety: Champagne Blend
Style: Full Bodied, Brut, 12% alcohol