Louis Roederer 2000 Brut Cristal

The jewel of Louis Roederer House is Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II This is champagne at its finest, as inspired today as it has always been, the embodiment of elegance and purityCristal is made according to the strictest criteria, based on a drastic process of selection applying to the vintage, the cru, the village, the grapes, and, finally, the wines Only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from the Houses ten most celebrated crus are used in the production of this legendary cuvee This is a lightweight Cristal, floating and fresh, without the punch this great wine can have from Pinot Noir It is also way too young To taste, there is good balance, but the persistent grapefruit flavor shows the wine's youth - RV (12/1/2007)This goes for personality and finesse An assertive, honeyed style, with plenty of citrus flavors Mature coffee and roasted nut accents are peeking through, with a robust structure and a dried citrus aftertaste Drink now through 2025 32,000 cases imported -BS Sparkling Wine SPA