Peter van den Besselaar

9.7

Vintage 2001 | Sheer perfection, meditation wine with awesome balance | at restaurant Monarh Tilburg — 3 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 2001 | This is such a treat, honeyed nectar, which I poured at a farewell of my colleagues, and even people who drink wine in a irregular base like this. — 12 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

This was drinking well with its red & black fruits spice box, leather, dried herbs & tobacco — 3 days ago

romo

9.1

Sixteen-year south Rhône white with staying power. — 14 days ago

Paul J

9.3

Very light gold color. Peaches, pineapple, flint, and lemongrass on the nose. This is more Sauv Blanc and Riesling than previous vintages, Less acidity too. Still good, just different from previous vintages I’ve had. Great depth and long finish. Love the complexity and uniqueness! — 6 days ago

with Brooke

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Can only repeat the comments here of orchard fruit and luxurious perlage. Have wanted to drink one of these for years and felt it perhaps didnt live up to the hype. For the money there are much better Champagnes — 4 hours ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Yum. Hit the spot after a long week. — 15 days ago

Noah

9.4

Classic Barsac profile, incredibly drinkable. Climens is always a treat but 2009 was a really special year. Pineapples, honey, elderflower — 10 days ago

with Dorotea and Bee

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. — 6 days ago

Roberto Carli

9.3

Big big concentration in the roussanne-heavy blend, with enough minerality and great texture to hold the big wave of alcohol — 12 hours ago