Cristal 2013 Louis Roederer

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Sparkling
Brand	Louis Roederer
Vintage	2013
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Grape	Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Alcohol %	12%
Volume	0,75
Condition	In Original Carton
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

Notes of crisp yellow orchard fruit, white flowers, blanched almonds and warm brioche introduce the 2013 Cristal, a full-bodied, layered and incisive wine that's taut and chiseled but also notably exuberant in a vintage that I admire immensely but which can sometimes present an austere side. Deep, concentrated and penetrating, it's complemented by a pinpoint mousse and concludes with a long, saline finish. Less introverted than its 2012 predecessor, readers won't regret trying a bottle of the 2013 Cristal young—even if I'd recommend forgetting some for a decade too.

Winespectator (97)

A classic beauty, fresh-faced and focused today, but with a harmonious grace of form suggesting a long career ahead. There's a creamy, viscous quality to the mousse that swathes the palate, carrying finely detailed flavors of poached quince, Mandarin orange preserves, toasted almond and pickled ginger. Mouthwatering throughout, with a pleasing, soft zestiness to the mineral-laced finish.

BOW (9)