Louis Roederer Cristal 1996

Louis Roederer Cristal 1996

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  • Vinous rating 97
  • Robert Parker rating 95
Louis Roederer Cristal 1996
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75 cl

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£700.00
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From the legendary harvest of 1996, this vintage Cristal is filled with floral, perfumed fruit and vibrant minerality. Its intense, honeyed flavours penetrate the palate and are backed with piercing acidity. It’s an incredibly expressive cuvée, combining citrus fruits, biscuit and hazelnut notes, enmeshed in the creamy texture. A solid champagne with great structure for ageing.
97 Vinous
As good as the 1995 Cristal (Late Disgorged) is, the 1996 may be even a touch better, as it has a bit more volume and also more layers of intensity. Taut yet wonderfully explosive, with fabulous energy, the 1996 captures all the best qualities of the vintage. In most 1996 retrospectives, Cristal makes a case for itself as one of the wines of the year, so it is not so surprising to see the Late Disgorged version show so well. Readers who can find the 1996 are in for a real treat.Antonio Galloni1st July 2015

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