Very RARE and Prestigious bottle, very well preserved in conditioned ambient (canteen) Technical Information: Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru Grape Varieties: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay Ageing: 12 years on the lees Dosage: 8 g/l Drink: Now to 2040+ This is the first Cristal that has had 10 years lees aging, previous vintages have experienced 6-8 years largely to balance the racy acidity with the textural benefit that comes from longer lees aging. The finest young Cristal in decades, the wine wafts from the glass with a pure and vibrant bouquet of crisp orchard fruit, clear honey, warm brioche, citrus zest, and white flowers. On the palate, it's full-bodied, intense, and incisive, with superb concentration, racy acids, and a long, searingly chalky finish.