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2008

Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut

Tasted 24 April 2023 France · Champagne

Man, this thing took off like a rocket, and a much more lively performance than the last time I sampled the 2008. I would have guessed this was the 2013 given its electricity. The finish is 'literally' sparkling on the…

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2014

Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut

France · Champagne

Poached pear, grilled lemon, and butterscotch. This bottle seemed more advanced than what it should be, with some oxidized notes I don't normally associate with a young Cristal, even in an otherwise…

Reviewed 9 March 2026
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