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2008

Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut

Tasted 26 April 2024 France · Champagne

This bottle was all sorts of good. It had the energy and freshness I expect, with the elevated budding complexity and focus I expect from Cristal. This bested a 2015 by a decent margin (which most would say no surprise,…

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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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