1996 Louis Roederer, Cristal 1x75cl

SKU: hub-SE10412118-1-IB-14334779 Categories: New Arrivals, Sparkling, Vintage Champagne, Wines

Tasting Notes

Richard Juhlin 97

It is, of course, insane to drink this wine this early. I quake at the thought of how much Cristal is going to be stolen from the cradle at nightclubs and fashionable restaurants in the rich parts of the world. I was almost ashamed when I for professional reasons, of course popped the cork. The entire register is certainly here already, but everything is so incredibly shy and subordinate to the high acidity. Buy all you can find and leave it forgotten for the time being in some dark corner of the basement. Having said that, certain bottles are already deliciously honeyed. Very mature now in some normally stored bottles. [Richard Juhlin, 01/06/2019]

Vinous 97

The 1996 Cristal is another highlight in a tasting full of thrilling wines. Cristal is all about finesse, nuance and understatement, all of which come through in spades here. Hints of apricot jam and wild flowers are laced into the soft, super-expressive finish. [Antonio Galloni, 10/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2030

Wine Advocate 97

Tasted at the IMW Louis Roederer tasting. Disgorged September 2006. A light silvery hue. The bouquet is still firmly in its first stages of evolution but unfurls in the glass, offering notes of clear honey, acacia, a touch of smoke, a hint of white peach and pink grapefruit. Gaining freshness and intensity with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a bewitching sense of symmetry. Elegant and caressing towards the finish with touches of orange-blossom and apricot. Superb length. Wonderful. Drink now-2025+ Tasted December 2009. [Neal Martin, 01/12/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025

JancisRobinson.com 18

Deep, bronzy gold. Fully mature on the nose and certainly very complex but it did taste like a 1996 champagne, being high in acidity and very slightly dry on the finish. I wouldn t keep it too much longer, or not this bottle anyway. (JR) [16/01/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2028

Wine Details

Wine Type	Champagne
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Vintage	1996
Producer	Louis Roederer
Appellation	Champagne
Grape	Chardonnay , Pinot Noir
Bottle Size	75cl
Pack Size	1x75cl
Pack Type	Loose Bottles
Alcohol Percentage	12.50
Duty Status	In Bond
Availability	Future Arrival

Delivery & Export

Storage

We store in LCB Dinton Woods, giving us full control over our stock and client reserves.

The annual charge is £12.50 per 12x75cl (or £6.25 per 6x75cl). To store your wine collection at our Dinton Woods facility, please contact us for a quote.

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