Champagne, France
Another highlight in this tasting, the 1981 Cristal is ridiculously great. Powerful and resonant in the glass, yet also nuanced, the 1981 is just starting to show the first signs of full maturity. Candied orange peel, apricot, dried flowers, chamomile and exotic spices all fill out the wine’s ample frame effortlessly. “The 1981 Cristal is really the last wine of the pre-climate change era in which the flavors were concentrated solely because of low yields,” Lécaillon continues. Even without that fascinating background, the 1981 is a stunning Champagne. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018)
Another highlight in this tasting, the 1981 Cristal is ridiculously great. Powerful and resonant in the glass, yet also nuanced, the 1981 is just starting to show the first signs of full maturity. Candied orange peel, apricot, dried flowers, chamomile and exotic spices all fill out the wine’s ample frame effortlessly. “The 1981 Cristal is really the last wine of the pre-climate change era in which the flavors were concentrated solely because of low yields,” Lécaillon continues. Even without that fascinating background, the 1981 is a stunning Champagne. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018)
Dec 21st, 2018
Wow, this is what heaven tastes like
Wow, this is what heaven tastes like
4 people found it helpfulJan 16th, 2015
More toffee coffee on the palate. Has good acid and slight effervescence. Clean medium finish with slight bitterness.
More toffee coffee on the palate. Has good acid and slight effervescence. Clean medium finish with slight bitterness.
Jan 2nd, 2016
Da...da....da....daaaaamn. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Da...da....da....daaaaamn. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Apr 17th, 2015Okay this is amazing. Bubba, Bless ur heart. Fresh alive l
Okay this is amazing. Bubba, Bless ur heart. Fresh alive l
Jun 7th, 2014
Racy with plenty of verve despite age. Some caramel / oxidation coming through with honey-petrol richness.
Racy with plenty of verve despite age. Some caramel / oxidation coming through with honey-petrol richness.
Mar 18th, 2017
