Cristal Rose 2012 Louis Roederer

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Sparkling
Brand	Louis Roederer
Vintage	2012
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Grape	Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2026-2060
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	In single OC
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2048
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2026-2060
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

The 2012 Cristal Rosé is showing brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with a beautiful bouquet of fresh peach, bergamot, strawberries, tangerine and blanched almonds that's still quite reserved. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and strikingly complete, its vinous attack segueing into a multidimensional core that exemplifies the ideal of power without weight, built around a racy but integrated spine of animating acidity and complemented by an exquisitely refined mousse. All the concentration of the 2012 vintage is on display, but it's rendered with terrific finesse. Decidedly youthful and introverted—indeed, I spent several hours with a bottle to compose this note—the 2012 will really come into its own with five or six years in the cellar and displays all the attributes necessary for considerable longevity. It's a blend of 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay that saw no malolactic fermentation, and it was disgorged with eight grams per liter dosage.

Winespectator (99)

JS. Super fresh with all the DNA of the regular ‘08 Cristal. It heads on a chalky, restrained tangent of delicately spiced This is a great vintage for Cristal Rosé. The pinot noir finds a band of power and expressiveness. The power here is impressive, very assertive and rich, really mouth-filling and super deep. This is exceptional and has intense, chalky and fresh, white-peach and nectarine aromas, underpinning red flowers and pink fruit. The palate has a scintillating blend of flesh and mineral cut, packed with such sweet, pristine, white-strawberry flavor and texture. This has such incredible potential. So exciting. Will take another two or threw years to resolve. Look out for this!

BOW (9)