Louis Roederer - Cristal Champagne 2002 (750ml)
Price: $475.00
| Producer | Louis Roederer |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2002 |
| Sku | 6716 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 99 Points
The 2002 Cristal (magnum) is off the charts. In magnum the 2002 shows a bit less of the opulence and richness it presents in bottle which is not at all a bad thing for a vintage that has so much natural exuberance. Creamy and exquisitely layered in the glass the 2002 is wonderfully expressive today not to mention incredibly inviting. Dried flowers mint Mirabelle and wild flowers give the 2002 captivating inner perfume and tons of sheer allure. This is the original 2009 disgorgement. Dosage is 9 grams per liter lower than was once the norm here and the result of a combination of factors including climate change generally riper fruit and a warm growing season. (Drink between 2019-2039)The 2002 Cristal (magnum) is off the charts. In magnum the 2002 shows a bit less of the opulence and richness it presents in bottle which is not at all a bad thing for a vintage that has so much natural exuberance. Creamy and exquisitely layered in the glass the 2002 is wonderfully expressive today not to mention incredibly inviting. Dried flowers mint Mirabelle and wild flowers give the 2002 captivating inner perfume and tons of sheer allure. This is the original 2009 disgorgement. Dosage is 9 grams per liter lower than was once the norm here and the result of a combination of factors including climate change generally riper fruit and a warm growing season. (Drink between 2019-2039)
Wine Enthusiast: 98 Points
"This is an exceptional wine as is the vintage. The fruits?grapefruit crisp red apple?balance with a fine yeasty character. There is a great depth of flavor the fruits going in a pure line of freshness. The one problem is that it is much too young the result of the demand from the market for the next vintage. Age this wine for at least four years."
Jeb Dunnuck: 96 Points
The 2002 Cristal is one seriously big huge even Champagne and while this cuvee normally shows a seamless elegant style the 2002 vintage?s fruit profile dominates this wine. Toasted bread oak spice orchard fruits and toasted nuts give way to a full-bodied mouthfilling rich 2002 that stays light graceful and elegant on the palate with good to moderate acidity. It?s beautiful today yet has two more decades of longevity. (Drink between 2017-2037)
vWine Advocate: 94 Points
"Seriously precocious nose with notes of apple blossom fresh strawberries clotted cream cashews and lightly toasted hazelnuts plus a barely detectable hint of oak. Great concentration of apple crumble flavours with very fine bubbles and a crisp backbone of acid. Long creamy finish. Drink 2010 to 2029."
