Louis Roederer, Cristal 2008 1500ML sale this wine is just hitting

this wine is just hitting full maturity where it should remain for another 10-15 years

the more fruit-driven of all the Saint Julien 2012s with layers of black cherries and cranberry fruit

it's fleshy and textural

as was the case with the 2016 Victorino

It opens up further to reveal secondary aromas of liquorice

Louis Roederer, Cristal 2008 1500ML sale this wine is just hittingDisgorged in September 2017 with 7. 5 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Cristal was produced from 37 of the 45 parcels that are candidates for inclusion in this cuvesome 40% of which were farmed organically back in 2008and it's a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. The finest young Cristal in decades, the wine wafts from the glass with a pure and vibrant bouquet of crisp orchard fruit, clear honey, warm brioche, citrus zest and white flowers.