2014 | Louis Roederer Cristal Millesime Brut | Champagne Half Case (6x375ml) black fruits and raciness of

black fruits and raciness of the tannins

I also get a lot of tar

imparting an enviable richness and layering of juicy plum

The palate is textured and fluid with considerable power but no heaviness

with only a portion of the reserve wines matured in oak

2014 | Louis Roederer Cristal Millesime Brut | Champagne Half Case (6x375ml) black fruits and raciness of#10 Wine Spectator Top 100 2022 This vivid Champagne shows up front and linear definition, thanks to rapierlike acidity, with finely meshed flavors of ripe black cherry and mandarin orange fruit, raw almond, anise and cardamom spice as well as a touch of honeycomb, which all unfurl and expand on the fine, creamy palate. Sleek acidity continues through to the finish, with additional racy character provided by a streak of minerally saline and chalk,