Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour or so. No formal notes due to the setting. The 2009 seems to break from the reputation of the vintage with a freshness and verve that surprises. The typical quality of Cristal is there with its persistent mousse and attractive texture. Good acid too. Pretty tasty stuff and I’m not sure I would ever turn down a glass of this. Drink now through 2039. — 12 days ago

Willem Booij

9.5

This bottle was so good! — 13 days ago

sasha

9.5

Needs time to open. Delicate with a beautiful balance of cherry/raspberry, hay, and acidity. Drink ASAP — a month ago

Ray Chmielecki

9.0

High in acidity. More flavors come out the farther you get into the bottle. It doesn’t blow you away but is fairly consistent throughout. Bright lemon and lime with toasty brioche notes — 5 days ago

VA

8.9

Drinking in 2025. drink now will not materially improve with age. — a day ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Cena casa augusto peter z en magnum — 18 days ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Really lovely Lirac, Grenache and Syrah show mostly, the proprietor (Rodolphe des Pins) (in my opinion!!) dragged his feet too long in joining the Lirac appellation, but his wines have LONG been undervalued and are fantastic at their pricepoint, I personally have more bottles of this, which I expect to age well!! — a month ago

with Jim

brando cox

8.9

All the right things. Cherry. Cassis. Blackberry. Balanced warm vanilla cherry crumble which good riojas are known for. A hint of undergrowth. 2013 drinking superbly in 2025. — 9 days ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Little to no aroma. Bitter and dry. Expected more, think it needed more time before opening. — 3 days ago

Elena Todorov

9.5

1986 vintage holds great — 5 days ago