1999 Louis Roederer, Cristal - Champagne Brut - 1 Bottle (0.75L)
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Louis Roederer Cristal 1999 Champagne, Brut, from Champagne, France, in a 0.75 L bottle, disgorged in 1999 and sold in its original box with a fully intact label and metal capsule, composed about 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards, featuring a luminous golden colour, fine persistent mousse, and a rich, full‑bodied, well‑structured palate rated 98 points by Robert Parker.
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The 1999 Louis Roederer Cristal is a rich, mature, and full-bodied Champagne with a luminous golden hue and fine, persistent bubbles.
Visual & Appearance
* Color: Luminous, deep golden-yellow
* Effervescence: Fine, steady, and creamy mousse
Nose (Aromas)
* Fruit: Ripe peach, crisp/juicier apple, dried apricot, and mandarin orange
* Pastry & Oak: Toasted brioche, buttery caramel, fresh hazelnut, and cocoa/vanilla hints
* Floral & Earthy: White flowers (acacia), honey, and a deep chalky/limestone mineral quality
Palate (Taste & Texture)
* Body: Full-bodied, silky, and deeply concentrated with a rich, soft, winey texture
* Flavor Profile: Layers of fleshy sun-drenched orchard and yellow fruits combined with warm buttery undertones
* Structure: Vibrant, well-integrated acidity paired with a chalky, mineral-driven backbone
* Finish: Long, pure, graceful, and slightly tight with a lingering, sensuous touch
Key Details
* Composition: Roughly 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards
* Critical Rating: 98 points from Robert Parker / Wine Advocate
The 1999 Louis Roederer Cristal is a rich, mature, and full-bodied Champagne with a luminous golden hue and fine, persistent bubbles.
Visual & Appearance
* Color: Luminous, deep golden-yellow
* Effervescence: Fine, steady, and creamy mousse
Nose (Aromas)
* Fruit: Ripe peach, crisp/juicier apple, dried apricot, and mandarin orange
* Pastry & Oak: Toasted brioche, buttery caramel, fresh hazelnut, and cocoa/vanilla hints
* Floral & Earthy: White flowers (acacia), honey, and a deep chalky/limestone mineral quality
Palate (Taste & Texture)
* Body: Full-bodied, silky, and deeply concentrated with a rich, soft, winey texture
* Flavor Profile: Layers of fleshy sun-drenched orchard and yellow fruits combined with warm buttery undertones
* Structure: Vibrant, well-integrated acidity paired with a chalky, mineral-driven backbone
* Finish: Long, pure, graceful, and slightly tight with a lingering, sensuous touch
Key Details
* Composition: Roughly 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards
* Critical Rating: 98 points from Robert Parker / Wine Advocate
Details
Disgorgement year
1999
Vintage
1999
Producer
Louis Roederer
Name of wine
Cristal
Classification
Brut
Number of bottles
1
Bottle size
Bottle (0.75L)
Country of origin
France
Region
Champagne
Fill level
Burgundy/Champagne/Flute bottle type, high fill level
Grape varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Original packaging
In original cardboard box
Capsule/cork condition
Fully intact metal capsule with production hole
Label condition
Fully intact, readable label
Critic score
98/100 points, Robert Parker
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