Cristal Brut Champagne

I generally don’t embrace this cuvée. Especially, at its price point. I’ll take Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Billecart St. Nicolas and few others before Cristal. But this 13 out of magnum shows promise.

Excellent with the Prosciutto & Melon.

Fantastic fruit and balance. Vivid and crystal clear. Perfect balance and acidity

Gorgeous. Soft lemon, corn, fresh wet stone, great sizzling acidity. Perfect balance- great length. Perfect time to drink now for my palate.

Poised and pretty. Intense and bright. Sweet with great acidity. Limestone and a hint of lemon sherbert with salinity.

Quick stop, booking a reservation. Great menu btw

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.

Exceptional. 02 is rocking. Along with 96, my favorite vintage for Champagne.

Beautiful fruit. Lemon and steel and a hint of red fruit. Amazing stuff and finally ready

From mag. Very fresh and driving. Chalk and sizzling lemon acidity. Great fruit and loads of lift and drive. Young

Vintage 2002 | pure harmony, expressive bouquet, long aftertaste, great effort