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The 1990 Cristal is a dramatic, sweeping wine endowed with ... Read more

The 1990 Cristal is a dramatic, sweeping wine endowed with masses of apricots, peaches, flowers and minerals. A large-scaled Cristal, the 1990 combines size with clarity and focus in a remarkably complete style that recalls the 1982. The wine remains... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1990 Roederer, Louis Cristal 1500ml Minimize

Cristal Rose 2004 is precise, racy and balanced. A pastel p ... Read more

Cristal Rose 2004 is precise, racy and balanced. A pastel pink colour with bright, slightly orange glints. Fine, light bubbles in a long-lasting flow. bouquet is delicate and subtle, with elegant fruitiness (red fruits: strawberry, fig), zesty hints (citrus fruit: lemon and orange) and juicier nuances such as vine peaChateau There is a deep, slightly sweet burst of aromas. In mouth, bite is young, springlike and energetic: full-bodied and silky, but based on very mineral freshness. This mineral quality is typical for Cristal Rose, expressing chalkiness and saltiness of Aÿ terroir. second mouth has airy notes and great aromatic purity, displaying discrete power of this great cuvee. On airing, a few traces of Danish pastry and lightly roasted dried fruits hint at its enormous capacity for change. Minimize

Great refinement shows in the subtle hazelnut, fruit, hay a ... Read more

Great refinement shows in the subtle hazelnut, fruit, hay and vanilla aromas of this famous luxury cuvée. The palate is flavorful with lovely dry grape, peaches and cream, toasted nut, plum and flavors, and the mouthfeel is soft, lightly and gently f... Wine Enthusiast. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1995 Roederer, Louis Cristal 1500ml Minimize

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created i ... Read more

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. One hundred and thirty-four years later, it remains faithful to its origin, inspired by elegance, purity, and precision. It is a blue sky, without any clouds, says Cellar Master Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon. Cristal 2004 – a highly seductive vintage reminiscent of classic 1988 – has a slender, almost living freshness. Highly contemporary in its harmony and immediate seductiveness, it nevertheless remains first and foremost a great classic of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an almost chalky mineral quality. Cristal hallmarks are evident: purity, precision and unique harmony of flavors associated with subtle power of our historic vines, located on finest Champagne Grand Cru terroirs. Brilliant yellow color displaying light amber nuances, combined with an ultra-fine, persistent, soft effervescence. There's an intense, highly expressive bouquet on first nose! aromatic Wine Spec Minimize

The jewel of Louis Roederer House is Cristal, created in 18 ... Read more

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 purity. Cristal 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 House's ten most celebrated crus are used in the production of this legendary cuvee.. The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often accessible young, but that is far from the case here. This is a serious, painfully young Cristal that will require considerable patience. Readers who are willing to spend some time with the wine today will find a super-impressive, complete Cristal. The 2004 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. This is Lot L033331E100008, disgorged January, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034.My visit to these historic cellars earlier in the year was an eye-opening experience. I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires. Readers may want to take a look at my feature on www.erobertparker.com for more on those wines. The visit was capped off by previews of the 2004 Cristal and the as-yet-unreleased Cristal Rose. Both were superb. Over the last six months the 2004 Cristal has come together beautifully and is shaping up to be a truly great, monumental Champagne. From top to bottom, this is an impressive set of wines. My only real criticism of Roederer is the estate's insistence on using lot numbers that resemble missile launch codes in their complexity. Surely something simpler must be possible. Sparkling Other SPARKLING WINE IMP Minimize

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created i ... Read more

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. One hundred and thirty-four years later, it remains faithful to its origin, inspired by elegance, purity, and precision. It is a blue sky, without any clouds, says Cellar Master Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon. Cristal 2004 – a highly seductive vintage reminiscent of classic 1988 – has a slender, almost living freshness. Highly contemporary in its harmony and immediate seductiveness, it nevertheless remains first and foremost a great classic of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an almost chalky mineral quality. Cristal hallmarks are evident: purity, precision and unique harmony of flavors associated with subtle power of our historic vines, located on finest Champagne Grand Cru terroirs. Brilliant yellow color displaying light amber nuances, combined with an ultra-fine, persistent, soft effervescence. There's an intense, highly expressive bouquet on first nose! aromatic Wine Spec Minimize

36% chardonnay, 19% pinot meunier, 45% pinot noir. Deep str ... Read more

36% chardonnay, 19% pinot meunier, 45% pinot noir. Deep straw in color. Active bubbles propel aromas of dried toast, buttered brioche and honey mead. This cuvée is robust and firm with an intensely flavored presence on the palate. Without being oaky,... Chuck Hayward. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. N.V. Gosset Brut Champagne Excellence 3000ml Minimize

36% chardonnay, 19% pinot meunier, 45% pinot noir. Deep str ... Read more

36% chardonnay, 19% pinot meunier, 45% pinot noir. Deep straw in color. Active bubbles propel aromas of dried toast, buttered brioche and honey mead. This cuvée is robust and firm with an intensely flavored presence on the palate. Without being oaky,... Chuck Hayward. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. N.V. Gosset Brut Champagne Excellence 750ml Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Like the Roeder ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Like the Roederer estate Anderson Valley Brut, the Brut Rose is untraditional. While most Roses are madewith more Pinot Noir than Chardonnay, the Roderer Estate Rose is a 60/40 blend of these two grapes. Aswith all Roederer Estate wines, the Brut Rose is 100% estate grown. Oak-aged wines from the reservecellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvee in the traditionla Roederer style.. COMPOSITION: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. The Roederer Estate Rose is full and round with smooth flavors and a fine, persistent mousse. The extrameasure of Chardonnay contributes elegance and austerity that balance nicely with the delicate fruitinessof the Pinot Noir.. Serve with mild cheeses, oysters, shrimp, crabs and other shellfish, and with light, fruity desserts. Sparkling CHAMPAGNE BLEND Wine SPARKLING WINE IMPORTED Minimize

($55; 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay): Bright yellow. ... Read more

($55; 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay): Bright yellow. Sexy aromas of poached pear, orange and white flowers, with a hint of chalky minerals. Sappy, penetrating citrus and floral flavors expand in the mid-palate and pick up a subtle melon nuance... Stephen Tanzer's IWC. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. N.V. Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Brut Passion Champagne 750ml Minimize

36% chardonnay, 19% pinot meunier, 45% pinot noir. Deep str ... Read more

36% chardonnay, 19% pinot meunier, 45% pinot noir. Deep straw in color. Active bubbles propel aromas of dried toast, buttered brioche and honey mead. This cuvée is robust and firm with an intensely flavored presence on the palate. Without being oaky,... Chuck Hayward. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. N.V. Gosset Brut Champagne Excellence 1500ml Minimize

A sparkling and delicate appearance, with a delightful copp ... Read more

A sparkling and delicate appearance, with a delightful copper color and fine bubbles, magnified by a fine frothy bead. On nose, vine has courtesy to insinuate, rather than force itself on you. From basket of soft fruit on offer, you will immediately appreciate aromatic elegance of flower, before becoming aware of flesh and taSainte attack is that of a youthful yet extremely well-educated wine. It introduces itself gently and politely before then displaying its personality and rightfully staking a claim to a place amongst best born wines of its generation. tone of pinot noir grapes profiles a delightfully complex mix of cherry, strawberry and blackberry. Suspended between lace of flower and full vinosity, champagne confirms, at this stage, olfactory sensation. There is proof that harvest was managed perfectly. finish is in unison: delightful, very racy. Bearing in mind its noble birth, its potential for laying down is certain. It would certainly find a place in a re International Wine C Minimize

Mouthwatering, with finely detailed texture and a harmoniou ... Read more

Mouthwatering, with finely detailed texture and a harmonious array of Fuji apple, pineapple, vanilla, brioche and grated coconut flavors. A mineral base note drives this home and lingers on the finish of coffee liqueur. Drink now through 2021. 80 cas... Wine Spectator. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1996 Ployez-Jacquemart Champagne Liesse d'Harbonville 750ml Minimize

A subtle Champagne that meshes layers of coffee liqueur, ha ... Read more

A subtle Champagne that meshes layers of coffee liqueur, hazelnut, lemon curd and pastry smoke notes in this wine's refined frame. There's a modestly mouthwatering effect from the acidity, balancing an overall richness, with a lingering, smoke-tinged... Wine Spectator. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1999 Charles Ellner Brut Champagne Seduction Vintage 750ml Minimize

Shiny and dense, the very dark red turns to cherry at the r ... Read more

Shiny and dense, the very dark red turns to cherry at the rim. The fragrant nose features ample amounts of red flowers, dusty spice, and ripe strawberries. Delicious on the palate, the soft sweet fruits, ripe raspberry, and cranberry makes it hard t... Cory Gowan. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 2002 Marilyn Wines The Velvet Collection 1500ml Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. The jewel of Lo ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. 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 purity.Cristal 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 House’s ten most celebrated crus are used in the production of this legendary cuvee.. Minimize

The 1998 Brut Liesse d’Harbonville shows notable balance in ... Read more

The 1998 Brut Liesse d’Harbonville shows notable balance in a focused, driven style. Smoke, minerals, apricots and baking spices come together in a refined, elegant style. The mousse is finessed and the finish retains tons of energy all the way throu... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1998 Ployez-Jacquemart Champagne Liesse d'Harbonville 750ml Minimize

...I have had a difficult time keeping the corks in my bott ... Read more

...I have had a difficult time keeping the corks in my bottles of 1994 Dominus. Eight-thousand cases were produced from a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. In this vintage, 174 days passed between b... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 1994 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine 1500ml Minimize

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 94 Wi ... Read more

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 94 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2004 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Champagne RP--94 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: In the Cellar Sep 2010 Antonio Galloni 94 Drink: N/A The 2004 Cristal Rose, from magnum, is less expressive than the Cristal. Today it is too soon to tell how much of that may be attributable to the larger format. The 2004 Cristal Rose is 70% Pinot from Ay and 30% Chardonnay from Avize. This remains a very tight, Minimize

The 2003 Dominus has turned out even better than I thought ... Read more

The 2003 Dominus has turned out even better than I thought from barrel. There are 4,800 cases of this 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot blend. A big, sweet nose of roasted coffee, Provencal herbs, black currants, cherry j... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 2003 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine 750ml Minimize

Deep red-ruby. Knockout, Bordeaux-like aromas of cherry syr ... Read more

Deep red-ruby. Knockout, Bordeaux-like aromas of cherry syrup, plum, chocolate, mocha and brown spices, plus a faint vegetal complexity. Sweet, smooth and ripe, if not quite as dense as the extraordinary '91. Excellent acidity gives the flavors lovel... Stephen Tanzer's IWC. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 1990 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine 750ml Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. A suave custome ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. A suave customer, with hints of citrus, berry and coffee. Harmonious and refined, with freshness and a bright structure. The finish shows a lot of potential, with a mouthwatering aftertaste. Better than previously reviewed. Drink now through 2030. -BS,Score :92 Sparkling CHAMPAGNE BLEND Wine SPARKLING WINE IMPORTED Minimize

This has a many-hued color with strong pink tinges and fine ... Read more

This has a many-hued color with strong pink tinges and fine bubbles. nose is fresh and direct, with aromas reminiscent of cherries, blackberries, pomegranates and red currants. On palate, wine shows a deliciously full body that follows on perfectly from nose. Its flavors remind one of fresh strawberries and raspberries. finish has a pleasantly acidulous character that adds to impression of finesse given by this romantic and well-balanced wine. International Wine Cellar rating: 91. Minimize

...I have had a difficult time keeping the corks in my bott ... Read more

...I have had a difficult time keeping the corks in my bottles of 1994 Dominus. Eight-thousand cases were produced from a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. In this vintage, 174 days passed between b... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 1994 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine 750ml Minimize

Displays precision focus and detail, framed by well-honed a ... Read more

Displays precision focus and detail, framed by well-honed acidity and offering fine, pointillist-like texture. Rich, with layer upon layer of flavor, showing fruit and floral notes of dried apricot and pineapple, chamomile and crystallized honey and ... Wine Spectator. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1998 Krug Brut Vintage 750ml Minimize

2010: This property has been on a qualitative hot streak fo ... Read more

2010: This property has been on a qualitative hot streak for a number of years and their 2010 appears to be the richest as well as most tannic wine they have ever produced. A big, full-bodied, fleshy effort, it exhibits abundant black cherry and blac... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2010 Rouget 3000ml Minimize

A unique take from Courteron, closer to Chablis than Eperna ... Read more

A unique take from Courteron, closer to Chablis than Epernay in Champagne's resurgent Aube region. Biodynamically grown, this all-Pinot rosé is boisterous, savory and slightly wild. Coniferous and wet-stone aromas - like a rainy forested mountainside... San Francisco Chronicle. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. N.V. Fleury Rose de Saignee Champagne Brut 1500ml Minimize

...Multidimensional nose offers a panoply of scents: black ... Read more

...Multidimensional nose offers a panoply of scents: black plum, currant, leather, smoked meat, cigar ash, lead pencil, sandalwood, dark chocolate, licorice, brown sugar. Very bright and sharply defined; flavors of plum, leather, hot stones and lead ... Stephen Tanzer's IWC. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 1997 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine 750ml Minimize