Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend

9.322 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

#AgedWineTuesday

Celebrating our wedding anniversary, with a Vintage Champagne from the same year.

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Strong nose of bread, spices, earth, wet leaves, herbs, yeast, white pepper, lemons, yellow apples and river rocks.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and soft, small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with light citrus, over ripen apples, spices, yeast, bread, river rocks, herbs and white pepper.

Short finish with limes.

This 28 year old Champagne is still delicious, although probably on its last leg.

Showing great complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant.

Not much fruit is left, but enough to make it tangy and interesting.

Thank you Judy for sharing this with us.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with caviar and good friends. Very tasty, especially with the caviar.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$550.

#AgedWineTuesday

Celebrating our wedding anniversary, with a Vintage Champagne from the same year.

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Strong nose of bread, spices, earth, wet leaves, herbs, yeast, white pepper, lemons, yellow apples and river rocks.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and soft, small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with light citrus, over ripen apples, spices, yeast, bread, river rocks, herbs and white pepper.

Short finish with limes.

This 28 year old Champagne is still delicious, although probably on its last leg.

Showing great complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant.

Not much fruit is left, but enough to make it tangy and interesting.

Thank you Judy for sharing this with us.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with caviar and good friends. Very tasty, especially with the caviar.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$550.

Aug 24th, 2021
Mark Bright

Partner/Wine Director Saison Restaurant

8.2

Showed it's age a little too much, but was tasty out of the gate

Showed it's age a little too much, but was tasty out of the gate

Sep 29th, 2014
Max Coane

No punt no problem. Big but not insane. More chard than Pinot this vintage. Overcame a less than stellar year

No punt no problem. Big but not insane. More chard than Pinot this vintage. Overcame a less than stellar year

Sep 26th, 2014
Martin Redmond

Tasting at @Champagne Louis Roederer today! #Champagne #Harvesttrip

Tasting at @Champagne Louis Roederer today! #Champagne #Harvesttrip

Sep 3rd, 2014
Andrew Shaheen

Very developed. Light fizz.

Very developed. Light fizz.

May 10th, 2023
Ellie K

Incredible vintage. Lush and generous. Slightly oxidative in the best way, honeycomb, hazelnut brioche, lemon chiffon cream, hints of tropical fruits, mousse was still fine, great mid palate and never ending length and finish.

Incredible vintage. Lush and generous. Slightly oxidative in the best way, honeycomb, hazelnut brioche, lemon chiffon cream, hints of tropical fruits, mousse was still fine, great mid palate and never ending length and finish.

May 14th, 2019
Matthew Beckman

A surprising number of bubbles for the age yet the age showing itself and not a lot of life left. There was concern about storage based on the shape of the bottle.

A surprising number of bubbles for the age yet the age showing itself and not a lot of life left. There was concern about storage based on the shape of the bottle.

Dec 5th, 2016
Brian R

Champagne old enough to drink itself. Stored poorly but still good.

Champagne old enough to drink itself. Stored poorly but still good.

Jan 6th, 2016
Dan Sheinberg

Not Rose, but delectable does not find it

Not Rose, but delectable does not find it

Nov 15th, 2015
Justin Fishman

Best Cristal I have had to date. 1993

Best Cristal I have had to date. 1993

Jan 2nd, 2015