Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend

At Come Taste The Stars Dinner hosted by Tyson Stelzer. Another 60/40 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay balance. More floral aromatics than the Winston. Similar to the 1996 vintage in many respects but a one week delay in picking over 1996 to gain better ripeness. Other differences were no malo in 1996 and for 2008 16% Malo. Also more oak influence in 2008 - 3% to 22%. 9 years on Lees. Tyson said it will not attain its full potential until 2038 and go on for another 20 years after that Great freshness minerality and tension. Tyson said this was the greatest Cristal he has ever had. At Montrachet Restaurant.

I get the hype, lovely electricity.

Everything I was warned it would be - powerful, inviting, expansive, youthful. Hope I live long enough to enjoy it in its maturity.

Epic, but also very tight. Even so, we drained the bottle very quickly. Superb.

Stunning acid line with creamy cheesy toasty flavours. Gorgeous wine.

Light. full and pretty. Loads of life both now and ahead. More ahead. Wonderful- one for the ages.

The hype is real , endless finish

Great depth to the fruit with sizzling acidity. Amazing material- built for aging but dazzling even now. Great fun now but super young

60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Aged 10 years on the yeast. Subtle and rich and the same time, with superb balance and length. Seems a shame to drink now.; best to wait 5-10 years.

This is wonderful. Bright and fresh. A dazzling midpalate with Cristal sweetness, lemon, a steely drive. Powerful and beautifully balanced. Great stuff with decades ahead of it