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"The 2014 Cristal is another in a long line of gorgeous wines from Roederer and long-time Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. A dazzling, vibrant Champagne, the 2014 impresses with a stunning combination of fruit density and linear energy that brings to mind a hypothetical blend of 2012 and 2008. At times, the bubbles feel totally wrapped up in waves of creamy, resonant fruit to the point the mousse is barely perceptible, especially with aeration. The flavors are bright and finely sculpted, leaning very much into the citrus, floral and mineral end of the spectrum." - 98/100 point, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"The 2014 Cristal is a terrific effort that transcends the vintage. Bursting from the glass with expressive aromas of ripe citrus fruit, nectarine, white flowers, freshly baked bread and subtle hints of honeycomb, it's medium to full-bodied, vinous and fleshy, with an exuberant core of fruit that's girdled by racy acids, resulting in a wine that's simultaneously chiseled and demonstrative, meaning that early appeal doesn't come at the expense of the requisite tension for long-term cellaring. Concluding with a long, aromatic and intensely chalky finish, it is a brilliant Champagne that will offer a broad drinking window. This bottle was disgorged in June 2021 with seven grams per liter dosage." - 96/100, The Wine Advocate
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Champagne er Frankrigs nordligste vinområde.Vinstilsmæssigt betyder det, at vinene herfra aldrig bliver alkoholtunge, men derimod præget af syrlighed og mineralitet. Og selv om der laves stille vine her, så er det naturligvis den mousserende vin Champagne, som området er kendt og berømt for. Champagnemarkerne dækker et område på 35.000 ha, hvoraf de 30.500 er beplantede. Hovedstæderne er Reims, Epernay og nabobyen Ay og druerne til og i Champagne er hovedsalig Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier og Chardonnay.