Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1996 (12 BT)

Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1996

6 bts - Labels slightly scuffed and slightly damp stained, individual presentation cases and original outer carton damp affected

6 bts - In individual presentation cases within the original outer carton

61% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and a low 3% oak fermented as they found that the oak did not integrate well with the wine this year. In 2009, a wonderful, winey, nutty nose. Then the vanillin kicks in. Unbelievably seductive. A totally honied, concentrated taste, with volume, acidity and true vinosity. A touch of cloves comes with air. A phenomenal keeper. Nougatine is a strong element. The finish has orangey notes, a real feature of top Reims houses (also found in Krug), with the most wonderful crisp sign-off. In 2010, I tasted a bottle disgorged in September 2006 as part of their Collection programme. Yellow peaches and apricots on the nose, briary and brioche-like. So winey and with so much vinosity. One senses the power and concentration. That orangey taste is very much present as well as the great fresh attack and crispness. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 95

此酒以61%的黑比諾和39%的莎當妮葡萄來釀製；釀酒師認為這個年份的橡木與葡萄未能匹配，故此在橡木桶內發酵的葡萄，只佔產量的3%。2009年品試，有著令人驚嘆的酒香和果仁香。香草的味道緊貼而來，叫人無法置信。濃郁無比的蜜糖味，酸在空氣中凝聚，真是妙不可言的收藏之選。巧克力牛奶糖的味道濃烈，且帶有Reims酒區優質出品的﹝和Krug香檳般的﹞橙香餘韻及完美乾脆的口感。2010年品嚐了一瓶於2006年9月才作最後步驟清除樽頸沉澱物的作品。黃桃與杏子的幽香引發著野薔薇和法式牛油麵包的味道。酒味芳濃、醇美 ，是力量與濃郁的出品。 那橙香味悠然而發， 鮮麗清脆。

12 bts (2 oc)

Provenance

A curated offering of Krug and Cristal from a knowledgeable and passionate collector. Stored in a private temperature-controlled cellar prior to inspection. Property of a gentlemen.

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