Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1988 (5 BT)

Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1988

In slightly torn original wrappers

54% Pinot Noir, 46% Chardonnay (a high percentage as this was a Chardonnay year) and 11% oak fermented. Some would call 1988 the last of the 'classic' years as from 1989 the climate entered a warm cycle. Cristal always displays a haunting bouquet and a texture of pure lace - in the 1988 there is also underlying vinosity and structure which make it awe-inspiring. In 2014, white truffles and dried apricots on the nose, plus orange skins that were almost smoky. Look out for the candied citrus too which comes from the Chardonnay. A real taste of marmalade with freshness and hazelnuts at the end. Liquid honeysuckle. Serena Sutcliffe, MW. WA 95

"54%黑皮諾、46%莎當妮(高成份因這是莎當妮的豐收年)以11%橡木桶發酵。

由於1989年後氣候已進入暖化周期，有人認為1988年是最後的「經典年份」。

Cristal一向展現迷人的香氣及哩士般的質感，1988年的佳釀更有著緊緻的酒體結構令其更精彩。2009年底，我品嚐過一瓶2006年9月才作最後步驟除去樽頸的酵素物的佳釀。帶有白松菌及乾杏梨的氣味，加上有點煙燻橙皮及來自夏當內葡萄的酸果氣息。有著清新橙果醬及榛子味收結，像金銀花露。"

5 bts (sc)

Recently removed from a private temperature controlled cellar in North America prior to inspection, property of a gentleman.

The Hong Kong Tax has been fully paid on these lots, however, the buyer has sole responsibility for any transport costs and any duty or taxes when shipping the lot outside of Hong Kong.

本拍品在入口香港時已付清相關稅項，但買家須自行支付所有運輸費用、及運送拍品到香港以外地區所產生的關稅或稅項。

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.

根據香港法律，不得在業務過程中，向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類。

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