Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, the vintage's bright girdling acids are amply cloaked in exuberant, expressive and notably concentrated fruit; so while this Cristal is as tensile and age-worthy as one would expect, it's also impressively fleshy and generous given the year. Concluding with an intensely sapid finish, the isn't as overtly structured as the muscular, tightly wound rather, it's the 's alliance of cut and flesh, precision and charm that's so compelling this year.
If you're a Champagne lover and this doesn't do it for you, I don't know what will. It takes some coaxing but is incredibly complex aromatically and offers more spice, dried strawberry, and library book-like nuances as it sets in the glass. Richly textured on the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and has surprising opulence as well as a great mid-palate, all of which are balanced by a vibrant spine of acidity.
It starts out seemingly soft and easygoing yet changes with air, and it possesses an incredible mix of suppleness, texture, and precision that is something to behold.
It can be drunk today or cellared for 20 or 30 years, possibly even longer. I suspect the will join the ranks of the epic vintages, but it is painfully tight today. Aromas of strawberry, iron, orange peel and brioche follow through to a full body with gorgeous fruit and sweet tannins that layer the wine.
Strawberry-patisserie undertones. Rather juicy and chewy with very round, fine tannins. Savory, flavorful and lightly spicy. Caressing finish with lots of fruity flavor and dryness. Drink now or hold. Plush and creamy on the lasting finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through Bota Box Botromagno Bottega S. Burklin-Wolf Dr. Thanish Dr. Hermann Dr.
