This exceptional vintage offers an intense, bright and luminous golden hue with dynamic effervescence and a continuous stream of fine bubbles. The concentrated and candied citrus fruit bouquet mingle delicately with notes of grain and lightly roasted almonds, creating an intense and fragrant aroma of great purity.
On the palate, the fruity notes are complemented by soft bubbles that are perfectly integrated, giving a silky texture and deliciously elegant taste. The spicy and sappy structure resulting from partial ageing in large oak vats (foudres) adds a dense, juicy, and concentrated flavor to the wine. The finish builds to a crescendo, revealing a rich grainy and velvety texture that is wrapped in a long, saline, and superbly elegant finish.
Critic Ratings
Wine Enthusiast Review - Rated 98:
This organically farmed Cristal is textured and poised, with a mineral undertow beneath its richness. The wine is beginning to soften and show a beautifully balanced maturity. It is already compelling and ready to enjoy.
James Suckling Review - Rated 97:
Despite the warm, dry vintage, this Cristal shows tremendous freshness and elegance. Citrus blossom, mint, lemon and lime zest unfold slowly over a firm structure and a very fine, lively mousse. The finish is long and mineral, with additional bottle age likely to deepen its integration.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate Review - Rated 95+:
Citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, white flowers, crushed mint and buttery pastry emerge gradually from the glass. The palate is deep, layered and concentrated, with chalky extract and a precise mousse around an introverted core of fruit. This is a serious, vinous Champagne with substantial aging potential.
