Cristal 2005 Louis Roederer

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Sparkling
Brand	Louis Roederer
Vintage	2005
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Grape	Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Volume	0,75
Condition	Engels
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	In Original Carton
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2025
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0
Volume	3,0
Condition	In OWC, vey slight scratch on top of case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (93)

The 2005 Cristal stands out for its exceptional inner perfume and elegance. Soft, delicate and pretty, the 2005 is a relatively immediate Cristal with all of the signatures very much in the right place. The 2005 doesn’t have the opulence of the 2002 nor the focus of the 2004, but it is a very pretty, if somewhat small-scaled version of this iconic Champagne. I would drink the 2005 while the 2002 and 2004 age. Although Cristal has an impeccable track record when it comes to aging, personally I would not push it with the 2005.

Winespectator (94)

Vibrant and mouthwatering, this offers a range of patisserie pear and apple fruit, candied lemon zest, pastry dough and marzipan notes set on a finely detailed texture, which imparts a great deal of finesse. The lasting finish echoes a smoky mineral note.

BOW (8.50)