Cristal - What Else?
It was only fitting to kick off our vacation with a champagne of Finesse and Power while watching the ships go by alongside the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Cristal, what else? 🥂
Renowned for its exceptional quality and beautiful style, each vintage offers unique expressions based on the growing conditions and winemaking decisions @louisroederer_ @jblfizz
I had the opportunity to taste three vintages this past year, the 2012, 2014 ans 2015. While all three vintages are exceptional, they show their unique personality:
🥂2012: Powerful and structured
🥂2014: Expressive and exuberant
🥂2015: Balanced and elegant
What’s your preference on this ONE LOVE of champagne? #cristal #cristalchampagne
Louis Roederer Cristal 2014
The 2014 Cristal is a lauded vintage of this prestige cuvée from Louis Roederer. A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes from 45 plots using organic and biodynamic practices.
Gorgeous golden glittering with persistent yet soft bubbles .
The first word that comes to mind when I smell the aromas are graceful. A burst of candied citrus, grapefruit and lemon, mingling with nectarine and white peach. Floral notes emerge- jasmine an honeysuckle add their touch of elegance to the dance. Subtle honeycomb, tobacco, baked bread are underlined in bold with chalky minerality and spice.
The first sip is pure velvet, just beautiful. The balance between richness and finesse is striking. Its creamy supple texture is supported by its chalky character, a hallmark of Cristal.
The core flavors echo the aromas with vibrant citrus and dried stone fruit. The racy acidity provides tension and mineral structure. Complex flavors of toasted brioche, cigar box, mushrooms, roasted almond, smoke and toffee hint at the time spend in oak (about one third of the blend). The finish is long, lingering, leaves such a lasting impression of it’s beauty.
The 2014 Cristal is a stunning Champagne that transcends the vintage. It is both expressive and harmonious, offering a beautiful marriage of finesse and power.
