Roederer/Louis Brut Rosé Champagne Cristal late release 2002

Vintage Rosé Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
W&S 100
AG 98
JS 98
TP 98
DE 97
JG 96
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'100 Best Wines of 2010' and 100 points Wine & Spirits: "Levi Dalton at Convivio (NYC) compared this wine to the pianist who hits the right keys at the right moment. He's referring to the precision of the wine, which is astonishing. There is no singular flavor, but rather a resonant chord, a series of oppositions that create the invisible intensity of an electric current, the power of the charge balanced by the elegance of the flavor and the structure of the wine. You could describe it as light and brisk, or bold and intense; either way, you'll still be tasting it ten minutes later. As Peter Liem pointed out, "You could use any descriptor in the world and apply it to this wine. It is an Ur wine." The most exciting thing about it is the thought of what it will become. (Dec 2009)"

98 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "As hard as it may seem to believe, the 2002 Cristal Rosé (Re-Release) is even better than the Blanc. Utterly explosive in the glass, with soaring aromatics and tremendous palate presence, the 2002 dazzles from the very first taste. With time in the glass the 2002 grows effortlessly, showing myriad shades of nuance with each successive taste. I am reminded of the vertical I did of Cristal Rosé here a few years ago. Yes, the Rosé is expensive and rare. But it also delivers the goods. And then some. Drink: 2018-2047. (Jul 2018)"

98 points James Suckling: "The sense of completeness here is stunning. This has very complex aromas of sous-bois, blood oranges and spicy, lightly toasty elements, as well as a wealth of dried roses, brown, woody spices, gunflint and pot-pourri. Expansive, playful palate with exotic pink grapefruit and a silky, soft and fleshy, supple edge. Almost airy, soft, delicate fruit. Full of happiness! Vibrant, succulent cherries to close. Holds super long. This really is in a great place. Original disgorgement in 2012. (9/3/19)"

98 points The Tasting Panel: "Pale pink; aromas of raspberry and vanilla; lush, dense and racy with graceful flavors and much finesse; fresh and juicy with style, depth and great length; lovely with excellent aging potential. (Jan/Feb 2011)"

97 points John Stimpfig (Decanter): "Cristal Rosé was first made in 1974. The delicate colour comes from the carefully controlled saignée method which takes place after a cold maceration. This 2002 from magnum is dry, energetic and brightly fruited with a light tannic kiss. Summer fruits dominate the palate with rosehip, strawberry and rhubarb, giving the initial impression of sweetness. Then come the more mellow and savoury notes of cream, nougat and praline to round off the mid-palate. The crisp, succulent acidity and vinous texture are in total harmony, giving this rosé real presence and length. Very much in the Cristal mould with immaculate transparency and a controlled, delicate mousse. This has a long and glorious future, but its sheer sex appeal makes it difficult to resist.now. Drinking Window: 2017-2035. (Oct 2017)"

96 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "There will be a tiny re-release of the 2002 Cristal Rosé to accompany the release of the 1996 Vinothèque version in June of 2018. The blend of the 2002 Cristal Rosé is sixty percent pinot noir and forty percent chardonnay. Today, the bouquet is wide open and showing beautifully, offering up scents of dried red berries, peach, gentle smokiness, Cristal’s inimitable base of chalky minerality, cherry skin and a touch of citrus peel in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and rock solid at the core, with refined mousse, great focus and grip and a very, very long, complex and elegantly balanced finish. A beautiful wine that is just starting to enter its prime. 2018-2055. (Mar/Apr 2018)"
'100 Best Wines of 2010' and 100 points Wine & Spirits: "Levi Dalton at Convivio (NYC) compared this wine to the pianist who hits the right keys at the right moment. He's referring to the precision of the wine, which is astonishing. There is no singular flavor, but rather a resonant chord, a series of oppositions that create the invisible intensity of an electric current, the power of the charge balanced by the elegance of the flavor and the structure of the wine. You could describe it as light and brisk, or bold and intense; either way, you'll still be tasting it ten minutes later. As Peter Liem pointed out, "You could use any descriptor in the world and apply it to this wine. It is an Ur wine." The most exciting thing about it is the thought of what it will become. (Dec 2009)"

98 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "As hard as it may seem to believe, the 2002 Cristal Rosé (Re-Release) is even better than the Blanc. Utterly explosive in the glass, with soaring aromatics and tremendous palate presence, the 2002 dazzles from the very first taste. With time in the glass the 2002 grows effortlessly, showing myriad shades of nuance with each successive taste. I am reminded of the vertical I did of Cristal Rosé here a few years ago. Yes, the Rosé is expensive and rare. But it also delivers the goods. And then some. Drink: 2018-2047. (Jul 2018)"

98 points James Suckling: "The sense of completeness here is stunning. This has very complex aromas of sous-bois, blood oranges and spicy, lightly toasty elements, as well as a wealth of dried roses, brown, woody spices, gunflint and pot-pourri. Expansive, playful palate with exotic pink grapefruit and a silky, soft and fleshy, supple edge. Almost airy, soft, delicate fruit. Full of happiness! Vibrant, succulent cherries to close. Holds super long. This really is in a great place. Original disgorgement in 2012. (9/3/19)"

98 points The Tasting Panel: "Pale pink; aromas of raspberry and vanilla; lush, dense and racy with graceful flavors and much finesse; fresh and juicy with style, depth and great length; lovely with excellent aging potential. (Jan/Feb 2011)"

97 points John Stimpfig (Decanter): "Cristal Rosé was first made in 1974. The delicate colour comes from the carefully controlled saignée method which takes place after a cold maceration. This 2002 from magnum is dry, energetic and brightly fruited with a light tannic kiss. Summer fruits dominate the palate with rosehip, strawberry and rhubarb, giving the initial impression of sweetness. Then come the more mellow and savoury notes of cream, nougat and praline to round off the mid-palate. The crisp, succulent acidity and vinous texture are in total harmony, giving this rosé real presence and length. Very much in the Cristal mould with immaculate transparency and a controlled, delicate mousse. This has a long and glorious future, but its sheer sex appeal makes it difficult to resist.now. Drinking Window: 2017-2035. (Oct 2017)"

96 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "There will be a tiny re-release of the 2002 Cristal Rosé to accompany the release of the 1996 Vinothèque version in June of 2018. The blend of the 2002 Cristal Rosé is sixty percent pinot noir and forty percent chardonnay. Today, the bouquet is wide open and showing beautifully, offering up scents of dried red berries, peach, gentle smokiness, Cristal’s inimitable base of chalky minerality, cherry skin and a touch of citrus peel in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and rock solid at the core, with refined mousse, great focus and grip and a very, very long, complex and elegantly balanced finish. A beautiful wine that is just starting to enter its prime. 2018-2055. (Mar/Apr 2018)"
Product SKU 304742
Producer Roederer/Louis
Country France
Region Champagne
Varietal Champagne / Sparkling Blend
Vintage 2002
Size 750ml
Color Rose
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