Louis Roederer Cristal 1988

Louis Roederer Cristal 1988

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  • Vinous rating 98
  • Robert Parker rating 95
Louis Roederer Cristal 1988
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HED69076

75 cl

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£815.00
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Louis Roederer Cristal 1988 is a vintage, prestige-cuvée Champagne produced by Champagne Louis Roederer in Reims, France. Louis Roederer’s Cristal is the pinnacle of the house’s production and is only made in the finest vintages. It is a blend of mostly Pinot Noir with the balance made up of Chardonnay from their very best vineyard plots. "We commenced with the 1988 Cristal. I wish every Tuesday lunch would start with ‘88 Cristal. Burnished amber in colour, it has a captivating bouquet with mandarin and apricot scents, then traces of honeysuckle, Mirabelle and light Tokaji aszú aromas. Despite its 32-years of age, it was vibrant as the day its umbilical was cut, weighty in the mouth with real grip. The acidity was spot on and the finish brimmed with tension, orange rind and marmalade notes zinging around the mouth some 30-45 seconds after it was gone. Just brilliant." Vinous, 2020
98 Vinous
We commenced with the 1988 Cristal. I wish every Tuesday lunch would start with ‘88 Cristal. Burnished amber in color, it has a captivating bouquet with mandarin and apricot scents, then traces of honeysuckle, Mirabelle and light Tokaji aszú aromas. Despite its 32-years of age, it was vibrant as the day its umbilical was cut, weighty in the mouth with real grip. The acidity was spot on and the finish brimmed with tension, orange rind and marmalade notes zinging around the mouth some 30-45 seconds after it was gone. Just brilliant. Neal Martin1st November 2020

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