Louis Roederer, Cristal Vintage:2015 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2%

12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle picked from 29 September until 14 November over four or five pickings

Balsamic and truffle notes pepper the palate of this handsome Barolo

particularly anise that complement to perfection the sleek

The Chaves believe it is a repeat of what Gerards father made in 1929

black and blue fruits plus a lovely hint of violets that sit atop dusty

Louis Roederer, Cristal Vintage:2015 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 2%The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often accessible young, but that is far from the case here. This is a serious, painfully young Cristal that will require considerable patience. Readers who are willing to spend some time with the wine today