CRISTAL, 2009

" Golden yellow color with matte and amber reflections. Persistent, brilliant, fine and nervous effervescence. Subtle bouquet, both secret and concentrated. It reveals notes of citrus compote, candied apricot and gently evokes honeysuckle. On aeration, we perceive the cocoa bean finely vanilla, roasted hazelnut and hints of licorice on the edge of cinnamon. The mouth is organized, energetic and chiselled. A first sensation, dense, ripe, silky is amplified by the discovery of a chalky cave freshness, a powdery, almost mentholated freshness. The feeling is delicate and airy, a sequence of greedy and colorful textures, perfectly integrated with the lightness and finesse of the wine, a real invitation to travel. The luminous personality of Cristal emerges, both sharp and pure, in a finish still focused on chalk, energy and grain. " - Tasting commentary by Louis Roederer