Roederer Cristal Brut Boxed 2016

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Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This iconic Champagne, first made in the 19th century for the Tsar of Russia, shows its typical stunning balance and poise between richness and concentration. It has a pure white fruit and honeysuckle aroma and tight, tangy fresh fruit flavors. Just ready to drink, the wine will age well, for at least 20 years. Organic.

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Falstaff

Brilliant golden yellow in colour. On the nose, complex aromas of white fruit, juicy Mirabelle plum and peach, accompanied by woodruff, almond blossom and ethereal citrus notes. With hints of butter cake, wet stone and a fine sea breeze. The palate is multi-layered and vivid, supported by lively, refined acidity and chalky, racy tension. The finest, supple foam lends additional elegance. Concentration and freshness merge on the long, saline-mineral finish. An electrifying Champagne full of depth and exceptional refinement - already seductive, with great ageing potential.

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Tom Hewson - Decanter

Cristal 2016 represents a return to purity and classicism for this cuvée, even seen through the lens of 2016's ripe, generous nature. It is discreet in youth, cloaking its ripeness in long, chalky, stony energy. Gentle mandarin, pale apricot and raspberry fruit sit under slowly maturing notions of floral honey and tight, smoky charm. An airy, flowing delicacy and persistence lifts this above some other expressions of this year. It's a hugely promising Cristal, likely to stand as tall as the sought-after 2012 and 2013 releases.