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Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer Champagne 2002 Wine Review

Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer Champagne 2002

Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer Champagne 2002

A.C., Champagne, France

Community Score:83/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $286.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Sparkling Wine


Winery: Cristal

Agent: Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Vintages Wine Panel: Louis Roederer’s Cristal is one of the world’s most famous Champagnes, adored by celebrities and civilians alike. It demands fine foods like caviar or steamed shellfish. My note A fabulous sparkling wine with lovely notes of fresh brioche, hazelnut and green apples. A long, satisfying finish. Part of the Vintages Essentials Collection.

This Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer Champagne 2002 was reviewed on November 21, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 268755
  • $222.24 
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Reviews and Ratings

Philippe Perreault - Sommelier rated this wine as 78/100 with the following review:

This Champagne is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Deep golden color whit delicate bubble almost nonexistent.

A nose of grilled hazelnut, vanilla, green apple and mandarin.

This one is zesty, light-bodied and short on the palate.

Take it like aperitif.

Serve it at 5-6 degrees.

Ready to drink.

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