Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Cristal 2016 sku_1656603 leading to a palate that

leading to a palate that has a very supple and attractively fresh and crunchy

Leathery sweet

made from a fine blend of Merlots (early harvested) and Cabernet Sauvignon

medium in depth retains the texture and sweet fruits that come with co-fermenting with Viognier

Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Cristal 2016 sku_1656603 leading to a palate that98 Pts (Cellar Selection), Wine Enthusiast 97 Pts, Decanter 97 Pts, Parkers Wine Advocate Cristal 2016 represents a return to purity and classicism for this cuve, even seen through the lens of 2016s ripe, generous opening. It is characteristically discreet in youth, cloaking its ripeness in long, chalky, stony energy. Gentle mandarin, pale apricot and raspberry fruit sit under slowly maturing notions of floral honey and tight, smoky charm. Theres an