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Ratings & Reviews
2003 Blanc de BlancsWine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - December 15, 2009Rating: 92 points "Very fresh, exuding aromas of graphite and pencil shavings followed by ripe peach, grapefruit and mineral notes. Vinous in character, with a vibrant structure and a long finish. A terrific 2003."
Rating: 91 points "This has the ripeness and broad richness of the 2003 vintage, while the wine remains savory and dry. The scents are floral, light and lifted, the flavors more substantial, creamy and firm."
Rating: 91 points "The 2003 Brut Blanc de Blancs is another terrific Champagne from Roederer. Here the heat of the torrid vintage is beautifully balanced by the wine’s minerality. A soft finish rounds out this caressing, creamy Champagne. ...The wine’s overall balance is impeccable."
2002 Blanc de BlancsWine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - December 01, 2008Rating: 95 points, Cellar Selection, #16 of Top 100 Cellar Selection of 2008 "The purity of this wine is impressive. It has a straight line of mineral, flint and grapefruit running through it. Around this, there are layers of fresh apples, lime zest and a tight, taunt structure. Give it 4-5 years."
Rating: "The Louis Roederer Champagne house seems to be on a roll. Every one of their offerings is fantastic this year: ...the crisp Blanc de Blancs 2002..."
Rating: 90 points "The 2002 Brut Blanc de Blancs emerges from the glass with attractive notes of smokiness, ripe pears, flowers and spices. The wine shows excellent depth in a rich, generous style, with suggestions of minerality, toastiness and chalk that round out the finish."
Rating: 91 points "A weighty style, with emphasis on richness and power rather than elegance. That suits the peach, candied citrus and honey flavors, which linger nicely. The finish tightens up, so give this some time. Best from 2010 through 2025."
2000 Blanc de BlancsSaveur.com - January 2008Rating: "Beautifully structured, with a refined character; on a par with Cristal, Roederer's luxury cuvee, but sold at less than a third the price."
Rating: 90 points "A lovely blanc de blancs. Finely textured, showing ginger, honey and light bread dough notes. This is balanced and tastes dry, with a crisp, refreshing finish. Drink now through 2018."
Rating: 91 points, Cellar Selection "A finely structured, delicate, elegant wine, this has a pure white fruit and mineral character that lies easily on the palate. The aftertaste is soft but there is still a steely edge to the wine, which promises long aging. Give it at least 5 years."
Rating: 93 points "Buttery lemon scents have a slight yeastiness. Rich apple, apricot and peach flavors with an edge of fresh acidity. Excellent length and weight leaving lasting peach, toasted almond and vanilla impressions."
Rating: 94 points "The ripeness chardonnay achieved in 2000 at Roederer's vinyards takes this wine's aromas toward fresh pineapple, kumquat and the more traditional lemon-citrus scent of Champagne. It's tightly built in elegant layers of fruit and chalk. Complexity develops with air, as does the luscious texture of the wine. Dynamic and delicious, this will only gain from several years of age."
Rating: 92 points "Medium yellow color with fine bubbles and notable brillance. The first aromas showcase soft citrus and red apple; in the mouth the benefit of the extra time on the lees clearly shows in the fine texture and depth of flavor. Apple, candied citrus peel and a hint of yeastiness make for a winning combination that stretches into a long finish."
Rating: 90 points “A ripe, soft wine, one that’s creamy on the palate. There is just a touch of caramel, but the main flavors are of crystallized lemons, pears and honey. This is a delicious, fresh and a great aperitif wine.”
Rating: 92 Points “Pale gold. Suave, vibrant, floral nose combines spicy quince, lemon and white peach and a salty mineral overlay. Brisk, nicely focused and pure, with finely etched flavors of peach, yellow plum and soft citrus fruits complicated by floral honey, mint and macadamia nut. Finishes clean, brisk and sharply delineated, with a subtle note of sweet butter and excellent length.”
1999 Blanc de BlancsWine Spectator - B.S. - December 15, 2006Rating: 89 Points "Soft and caressing, with apple and lemon flavors riding the elegant frame. Firms up on the finish. Drink now."
Rating: 91 Points "Persistent, fine bubbles lift scents of flowers and fresh cream while the flavor is chalk-white. Sleek and sophisticated, this has a subtle yeastiness that underlines the flavors with a scent of wheat fields at harvest, or a breath of Corton Charlemagne. A firm, young '99, this should broaden and grow more complex with several years of age."
Rating: 93 points “Better known for its blends dominated by Pinot Noir, Roederer is following the fashion for blanc de blancs in this very dry, but ripely toasty, full-bodied chardonnay. It has superrich fruit, but still keeps a sense of proportion its acidity and green plum flavors.”
1998 Blanc de BlancsThe Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - December 2006Rating: 92 Points "The 1998 Blanc de Blancs is medium to full-bodied, creamy-textured, broad, and deep. It reveals a toasted nut-dominated personality with vibrant and tangy apples as well as yeast notes that are discernable in its long finish."
Rating: 90 Points "Full-bodied and ripe, with balancing mineral notes as well as melon, apple and crushed stones. Fresh and snappy on the tongue, with lots of white-fruit flavors, especially apple and pear. Then it finishes with likeable toast and smoke notes. Very approachable but structured."
Rating: 92 Points "Sweet scents of Queen Anne cherries fill this buxom, supple wine. There's chalkiness underneath that keeps it balanced and firm. The dosage seems to fatten it up, though the wine doesn't taste sweet. It's fresh and delicious with crab."
Rating: 91 Points "Light gold. Bright, tangy citrus aromas, with touches of jasmine, acacia, marzipan and oyster shell. Fat and creamy in the mouth, showing precise pear and apple flavors along with more exotic hints of mango and fresh pineapple. This has very good concentration and focus, finishing on a lively note of lemon-lime, with the slightest hints of smoke and truffle."
1997 Blanc de BlancsDecanter - December 2005Rating: Recommended Vintage Champagne
Rating: 90 Points "Laid-back aromas of apple and baking spices, with a whiff of smoke. Fat, dense and spicy on entry, then concentrated, rich and full in the middle palate, with apple and mineral flavors. A big wine with very good penetration for the vintage."
Rating: Anthony Dias Blue's Top Ten Choice
Non Vintage Brut PremierNew York Times - Eric Asimov - December 23, 2009Rating: 3 stars "It is a perennial favorite of mine...It was ripe and rich, yet showed the balance and elegance I’ve come to expect in Roederer Champagnes. ...Ripe and rich, yet balanced, with lingering flavors of lemon, flowers and chalk."
Rating: 90 points "Reserve wines add rich, toasty complexity to this blend. The fruit flavors have a red cast, the structure transforming the juiciness of the wine into a mouthwatering, soft line."
Rating: 89 points "The NV Brut Premier is a gorgeous Champagne at this level. Fresh, perfumed, zesty fruit emerges from this accessible, medium-bodied Champagne. The Brut Premier reveals an irresistible, immediate personality, with terrific balance. It is without question one of the finest NV Champagnes readers are likely to come across as well as one of the best relative values in the region."
Rating: 91 points, #95 of Top 100 "Light and lively, featuring apple, toast, ginger and light vanilla flavors. Balanced and on the dry side, with a creamy texture and a lingering butter pastry aftertaste."
Rating: An Old World "Roederer's basic brut Champagne is luscious, with aromas of peaches and fresh-baked brioche."
Rating: 91 points "Although this tastes younger than some recent bottlings of this great non-vintage, it is still a fine wine. Its apple flavors meld effortlessly with citrus, grapefruit zest, and just a touch of toast to show the depth of flavor that will emerge after a few more months in bottle."
Rating: Recommended "The non-vintage Louis Roederer Brut Premier ($47) is more delicate, with citrus and mineral nuances."
Rating: "The Louis Roederer Champagne house seems to be on a roll. Every one of their offerings is fantastic this year: ...the nonvintage Brut Premier."
Rating: 90 points "A clean and supple blend of red fruit with paler tones of pear and cherimoya, this has a soft middle balanaced by the tension of its acidity. It continues to open with air, round, gentle and energized. An elegant aperitif."
Rating: 89 points "The NV Brut Premier is a pretty, perfumed offering redolent of pears, greens apples and flowers. This medium-bodied, refined NV Champagne offers excellent length and a crisp, refreshing finish with notes of sweetness that linger on the close."
Rating: Recommended
Rating: 16.75 / 20 "Bright, clean with finesse. Very elegant, classy, beautifully balanced wine. Acidity and attack very impressive. Drink now."
Rating: 92 Points "This Roederer nonvintage seems to be getting drier, bringing out more of the green fruits and less creamy character. It works well here because the wine has some bottle age, giving a beautifully balanced wine that has great class and elegance."
Rating: 90 points "A bouquet of fresh baguette and toasted barrel with a hint of chalkiness. Very citrusy on the palate with lemon and lime flavors laced with youthful acidity. Zesty, dry finish has a steely edge."
Rating: 88 points "Light gold with a fine bead. Pungent, herb-accented citrus and pear aromas are complemented by zesty spices and minerals. Round and toasty, offering deep pear and apple flavors, a pliant texture and a lush but incisive finish, with echoes of toast and minerals."
Rating: Champagne "A" List: "Nice yeasty nose. Quite crisp, with great citrus vitality. Ripe grapes with real fruit tastes, a spiky lemon character and a long, lemon-lime, very dry finish."
Rating: Critics Platinum Distinguished as a wine that "delivers a profound dimension either for overall quality, value, or both"
Rating: 90 Points "A robust Brut, Roederer blends in 10 to 20 percent of reserve wines to give this a rich balance of freshness and maturity. The broad red fruit flavors have the rose cast of a Dungeness crab shell, ready for crab season this winter."
Rating: 92 Points "A classic nonvintage Champagne, Brut Premier is also a yardstick by which others are measured. In the case of this bottle, that yardstick is working well: the palate is rich and creamy, there is a maturity along with great fruit and elegance. Best as an aperitif wine, this could also go with light foods."
Rating: 91 Points "Minerally, flinty scents of apple, lemon, mixed grains and almond are focused and fresh. Bright, youthful flavors of lemon peel, Granny Smith apple and chalk. Dry, toasty finish."
Rating: 4 Stars "Unusually, the 2001-based cuvee has 20% reserve wine from the 2000, as well as 10% older reserve wine. Elegance, finesse and complexity are the Roederer hallmarks and it will age very well over a number of years."
Rating: 90 Points "Rich and creamy with racy acidity and remarkable complexity."
Rating: 90 Points "Delicious. Smooth and complex, revealing flavors of yeast, berry, ginger and citrus, allied to a firm structure. Ends with a firm, tactile sensation and an aftertaste of candied citrus. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes."
2004 Brut RoséWine & Spirits - Joshua Greene - December 2009Rating: 95 points "Intricate scents of herbs, roses and citrus blossoms start of delicate and build into the graceful flow of the wine, creating a beautiful presence on the palate. ...Delicious as a young wine, this will likely be at its best ten to 12 years from the vintage."
Rating: 90 points "The pale-colored 2004 Brut Rose flows with subtle, silky layers of perfumed fruit. This is an understated, almost shy wine, although its class and pedigree are evident."
2003 Brut RoséUSA Today - Jerry Shriver - December 05, 2008Rating: Recommended in $51-$100 range
Rating: 92 points "A pure, fresh line runs through this delicate rosé. It shows more white fruits than red, just hinting at red currants, but more of fresh white berries. There is just some hint of sweetness, more from the fruit of 2003 than from any extra dosage."
Rating: "The Louis Roederer Champagne house seems to be on a roll. Every one of their offerings is fantastic this year: ...Brut Rosé 2003..."
Rating: 90 points "The color is a light tone of salmon. Layers of sweet perfumed fruit flow onto the palate effortlessly as this sexy, feminine wine opens up in the glass. This is a fairly accessible style of rose, but it has the signature Roederer finesse in spades."
Rating: 90 points "This is well-balanced and combines strawberry, cherry and watermelon flavors with a vibrant structure and a rich texture. All the elements are there, and this should develop well. Moderate length. Drink now through 2018."
2002 Brut RoséWashington Post - Karen Page & Andrew Dornenburg - February 13, 2008Rating: "The 2002 Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé Champagne Brut...is drier and more delicate than Karen's pick, its California cousin. It is an elegant sparkler with an abundance of fine bubbles and a rich, creamy finish that underscored the salmon's silkiness."
Rating: "A Roederer Rose, whether made in France or in the winery's Anderson Valley property, is likely to be austere in style and crackling with fresh acidity."
Rating: 2.5 stars "Fresh and lively with pretty, lingering berry flavors." Among the favorite vintage rosés tasted.
2000 Brut RoséFood & Wine: Wine Guide 2008 - Jamal A. Rayyis - 2008Rating: 3 stars (Excellent) "Pale pink hue with a terrific cornucopia of flavors: orange, peach and bitter almond are layered with smoke and stone."
Rating: 93 points "A wine that manages to straddle the twin peaks of freshness and maturity with ease. There are plenty of crisp pink and white fruits, but also a layer of mature acidity that offers a more complex series of secondary flavors, spice, toast and some tannins."
Rating: 91 points "The pale color shows this to be a tailored, but toned-down rose, a floral pinot noir with hints of wild strawberries tightly restrained by its structure. At first, the wine shows its underpinnings of oak. With air, the tang of limestone emerges along with fresh tangerine and lemon notes. Built for the cellar."
Rating: A Loving Toast to Rose Champagnes: "Salmon-colored, with aromas and flavors resembling raspberries, and a slightly nutty undertone, this would be an excellent partner for many seafood dishes."
Rating: Very Good / Delicious "Best of tasting. Elegant and romantic, focused and pure, with beautifully integrated, toasty tastes and a fetching bit of creaminess on the finish."
Rating: 91 Points "Tight, floral scents of fraise de bois introduce this ripe vintage, its racy spice and firm structure keeping the sweetness in check and giving the wine dimension. The mouth-watering balance would make this delicious with thinly sliced Wagyu beef."
Rating: 89 points “High acidity shows both that is a young wine, and that 2000 is not a particularly ripe vintage. There is some attractive tannic structure here, but this will always be relatively austere wine.”
Rating: 91 Points “Light gold. High-pitched white peach, jasmine and mineral aromas with a white pepper accent. Quite vibrant and taut, with tangy citrus and peach pit flavors joined by an exotic hint of saffron. Finishes with excellent focus and length and a light touch.”
1999 Brut RoséWine Enthusiast - R.V. - November 01, 2006Rating: 92 points, Editors' Choice “Beautiful pale onion skin color, with light aroma of strawberries. These simple initial attributes mask a much more complex wine. The fruit flavors are blended in with toast, with some wood and fresh, lifting acidity. A serious rose.”
Rating: Best Sparkling Wine "A rosé de saigneé, this is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir from Ay and Cumiéres and 30% Chardonnay from Avize. Following Cristal 1983 from magnums and served with filet de boeuf aux truffes chez Roederer in Reims, it was hard to imagine a more perfect Champagne Rosé."
Rating: 92 Points "The pale peach-colored 1999 rosé offers delicate aromas of yeasty strawberries as well as a medium to full-bodied character that displays peach, pepper, and red currant flavors. Medium to full-bodied and well-focused, this is a rich, flavorful Rose that will work wonderfully with meals."
Rating: 94 Points "Yeasty aromas of red berry, sweet brioche and biscuit have an oxidized nuance. Vibrant flavors of lemon, apple, sliced orange, brioche and flint. Lively layered close loaded with creamy fruit."
Rating: 91 Points "Pale copper-pink. Fresh aromas of rose, floral honey, peach and nectarine, with subtle mineral and dusty talc notes. Rich and smooth, with good underlying structure. The dense, juicy peach flavor is complemented by an exotic cinnamon note and carries through the long, velvety finish."
1998 Brut RoséSan Francisco Chronicle - February 10, 2005Rating: Outstanding "Elegant mousse. Shy nose of strawberry, clove, brioche, hazelnut and chalk; pink grapefruit, apple, caramel and white pepper flavors; focused acidity and forever finish."
Rating: 93 Points "Pale pumpkin hue with ribbons of pinpoint bubbles. Excellently integrated aromas of raspberry, citrus, pecan, caramel and malt. Wonderfully balanced flavors of apple, orange peel, flint, mixed grains and clotted cream. Ample citrus in the malty close."
Rating: 92 points "A powerful, ripe wine with good acidity and smooth, toasty flavors. Power and richness are the overriding characteristics of this wine, along with layers of maturity and toast. A rosé saigne, which is rarity these days."
Brut RoséSeattle Times - Paul Gregutt - June 04, 2008Rating: Recommended "Top choices with which to seal the vows include ... Louis Roederer Brut Rosé..."
2004 Brut VintageWine & Spirits - Joshua Greene - December 2009Rating: 92 points "The bold fruit flavors make this a wine of primary colors for now, from peach to kiwi, grapefruit and strawberry. The fruit is fragrant and lush while the wine's acidity keeps it mouthwatering and completely dry. A zesty Champagne that's built to age..."
Rating: 90 points "The 2004 Brut emerges from the glass with attractive layers of fruit that come together in a gorgeous expression of perfumed fruit. This silky, textured and totally finessed Champagne is another impeccable wine from Roederer."
Rating: 90 points "Crisp and green, in a grassy, verdant way. Shows plenty of lime, orange peel and apple notes, with a touch of fresh-cut grass or chive. Balanced and elegant, with subtle length."
2003 Brut VintageWine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - December 01, 2008Rating: 93 points "What a creamy Champagne, its mousse bursting around the mouth. Impressively, all this creaminess is well balanced by full, dry fruits, flavors of pear and fresh bread and finished with crisp apples. This is not a wine for aging, but it is ready to go with many meals now."
Rating: "The Louis Roederer Champagne house seems to be on a roll. Every one of their offerings is fantastic this year:...the gorgeous Brut Vintage 2003..."
Rating: 91 points "The 2003 Brut offers tons of harmony in a generous, inviting style. The ripe pear fruit is particularly succulent, but the wine also possesses more than enough minerality to provide balance. This medium-bodied wine closes with a long, clean finish that invites a second taste. It is a very strong 2003."
2000 Brut VintageWine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - December 31, 2007Rating: 89 points "Round and lacy in texture, this citrus-tinged Champagne has vibrant acidity. Peach and leather notes add interest, and this finishes clean and crisp. Drink now through 2012."
Rating: 94 points, Cellar Selection "While 2000 was not a great vintage, Roederer manages to make a fine wine out of it: dry but ripe, crisp but also full-bodied, a pure line of green fruits open with a burst in the mouth. To finish, there are hints of things to come; age 5 years and more."
Rating: 96 points "Sweet nose of caramel, light yeast and apple. Very creamy entry with meld of malty beer flavors and a nice integration of lemon-lime acidity. Focused with a ribbon and butter that linger throughout the spicy close."
Rating: 91 points "This youthful wine is bright with fresh citrus scents. There's a plump, creamy lemon curd richness in the middle, turned sparkly by the effervescence to leave an impression that's clean, transparent and elegant."
Rating: 90 points "Light pink. Suave, understated red berry and mineral scents are impressively precise. Clean, bracing and fresh, with deep but poised redcurrant and raspberry flavors and excellent persistence. I like this elegant style."
1999 Brut VintageUSA Today - Jerry Shriver - December 01, 2006Rating: Recommended Champagne ($51-$100 range)
Rating: 90 Points "This is full, rich, smoky and sweet, a stylish Champagne that's still incipient in flavor development. Its firm, juicy fruit and acidiity lasts, with a lot of complexity waiting to happen."
Rating: 90 points "Citrus, graphite and red berry aromas and flavors highlight this well-structured Champagne, with a firm, chalklike texture that leaves a tingly sensation on the finish. Tastes just a tad off-dry. Drink now through 2010." - B.S.
Rating: 91 Points “Light gold. Ripe aromas of yellow plum, pear, apple, toffeed nuts and exotic orange peel. Round and juicy, with gentle acids framing the ripe pear, quince and apple flavors. A subtle note of sweet butter comes up with air, adding depth and an impression of lushness. Finishes with deep, persistent flavors of buttery orchard fruits.”
1997 Brut VintageThe Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - December 2006Rating: 92 Points "Aromatically demure, the rich, full-bodied 1997 Brut is densely packed with ripe pears and apples as well as toast. This is an exceptionally vinous Champagne that could easily replace a white Burgundy in food pairings."
Rating: 91 Points "A whiff of Sherry leads to complex scents of apple cider, baking spice, bread and white flowers. Mouthwatering flavors of apple, white peach, butter and red fruit. Long finish framed by grapefruit and straw."
Rating: 93 Points "Broad and blond as a Valkyrie, this wine is filled with flavor detail, from raspberry essence to pear, floral scents and minerals. The length of flavor builds, a combination of richness and brightness to match roast sweetbreads."
Rating: 95 Points "If you think Champagne is not just bubbles, but is also wine, then this vintage is for you. It is rounded, rich, powerful, with a fine sense of the red fruits of Pinot Noir. To add further flavors, there are almonds, creaminess and warmth. There is a touch of austere minerality from the low dosage and the lack of malolactic which means it will age well over 10 years of more."
Rating: Highly Recommended "Another Biscuity vintage Brut beauty from the outstanding 1996 Champagne vintage. Sure you can drink it now, but 2 to 3 years in cellar will do nothing but make it more buttery and creamy."
Rating: 90+ Points "Complex nose hints at apple, clove, earth, curry powder, oyster shell and creamed corn. Full, strong and quite dry, with a subtle leesy aspect and hints of toast and hazelnut. This really expands in flavor toward the back, showing more density and concentration, and really sticking to the palate, on the finish."
1996 Brut VintageWine Spectator - B.S. - November 15, 2004Rating: 90 Points "Fine depth and elegant power highlight this vibrant 1996. Pencil shaving, whole grain toast and citrus flavors stay focused, while the bubbles provide finesse and a seamless texture. Drink now through 2010."
Non Vintage Carte BlancheRealSimple.com - Sara Schneider - December 29, 2009Rating: Recommended "For a Black Tie Affair: Louis Roederer Carte Blanche Extra-Dry Champagne NV is an elegant wine. On top of Champagne’s signature toasty brioche notes, you’ll find beautiful florals, herbs, and citrus blossoms. Pairs perfectly with caviar or sushi."
Rating: 90 points "With its good bottle age, this bone-dry Champagne from Roederer has gained impressive complexity. The wine is certainly dry, but toast, vanilla and ground almond flavors add to the fruit. The apple skin texture holds this delicious wine together."
2002 CristalSan Francisco Chronicle - Jon Bonné - December 13, 2009Rating: Recommended "...Roederer's top Champagne remains a paradigm of the form, showcasing the blending talents of cellarmaster Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon. There's an electricity to the nose: white tea, orange, salt, moss and apple skin. It's perfectly harmonious, with fresh berry and fleshy fig flavors highlighted by ripe grapefuit and an intense mineral core. And its full depth isn't quite on display yet. An extraordinary Champagne, with a long life ahead..."
Rating: 100 points "If a wine could ever make you want to pull the top down on your '68 Ferrari convertible, rip off the rearview mirror and take off, this is it. ...All the scents and flavors seem to emanate from limestone, as does the acidity, which hints at the front of the mouth and powers through the wine with the kind of solar energy that lifts mist off the white chalk on a cool morning in Cramant....It's already irresistible, and will only improve with ten, 20, 30 and 40 years of age."
Rating: 96+ points "The 2002 Cristal is a gorgeous, sculpted wine of extraordinary elegance. Graceful, well-delineated aromatics lead to ripe pears, spices, flowers, minerals and mint in this precise Champagne. ...The wine remains fresh and in need of several years of cellaring before it hits its stride."
Rating: 98 points "This is an exceptional wine, as is the vintage. The fruits--grapefruit, crisp red apple—-are balanced with a fine yeasty character. There is a great depth of flavor, the fruits going in a pure line of freshness. ...Age this wine for at least four years."
Rating: "The Louis Roederer Champagne house seems to be on a roll. Every one of their offerings is fantastic this year: the luxe Cristal 2002..."
Rating: 96+ points "This beautifully-sculpted Champagne possesses notable clarity but with the additional depth of fruit that is characteristic of this vintage. It is a gorgeous, seductive Cristal of the highest level."
Rating: 90 points "A racy, crisp style, with apple, wheat beer and lemon notes. This tightens up, though the texture stays refined and silky. It's a bit lean and could use some time to flesh out and gain complexity. Best from 2010 through 2028."
2000 CristalPatterson's Tasting Panel Magazine - Anthony Dias Blue - February 2008Rating: 94 Points "Luscious and complex with pure, ripe fruit and creamy texture; long layers of flavor and a finish that lasts for minutes."
Rating: Recommended
Rating: "Floral and delicate, this ultra-luxury bottling from Roederer is what tete-de-cuvee Champagne is all about.'
Rating: Recommended "$100 and up:...We know that some people will turn to...Louis Roederer Cristal because [it has] such special status; that's fine because [it's] not just fashionable, but...really do[es] taste special, too."
Rating: 92 points "This is a lightweight Cristal, floating and fresh, without the punch this great wine can have from Pinot Noir. To taste, there is good balance, but the persistent grapefruit flavor shows the wine's youth."
Rating: 95 points "A glorious, sunny Champagne, the 2000 Cristal weds all of its components into a dynamic sphere as if the bubbles were the wine itself. The bubbles carry concentrated flavors of red-skinned apple, hints of wild strawberry, high notes of apple blossoms and earthier notes of chanterelles. The interplay between the effervescence and the texture feels supple and rich, with a powerful drive that remains discreet. It’s an exceptional play on the vintage, transforming its broad ripeness into round elegance."
Rating: Five-Star Prestige Cuvee Champagnes "Deep, long, penetrating, non-stop, toast, fig and steel flavors."
Rating: 92 points "Bright gold. Deep, subtly smoky nectarine and musky yellow plum aromas are energized by a suave mineral quality. Broad and fleshy, with deep, chewy pear, pit fruit and buttered toast flavors. A serious style, with velvety texture and excellent finishing punch. This has the concentration to repay cellaring but is open-knit enough to enjoy on the young side."
Rating: 93 points "Doughy toasted grain aromas. Tart lemon-lime flavors have a frothy mouth-feel. This is a young, energized, well-structured Champagne with bracing acidity that sweetens-up in the finish."
Rating: 91 points "This goes for personality and finesse. An assertive, honeyed style, with plenty of citrus flavors. Mature coffee and roasted nut accents are peeking through, with a robust structure and a dried citrus aftertaste. Drink now through 2018."
1999 CristalRobb Report - November 2007Rating: Recommended "Since 1776, the distinguished Roederer family has created some of the most finely crafted Champagne in the world, most notably the famed Cristal, a creamy balanced orchestration of strength and delicacy."
Rating: 95 Points "The precision of the flavors in this vintage of Cristal is riveting. They feel substantial, complete, youthful and extremely long even as their aromatic intensity remains subtle, layered in scents of fresh apple, brioche and yellow plum. But the integration is such that rather than emphasizing indiviual elements, the wine brings to mind words like brisk, elegant, refined. A beauty to drink now, though it will have more to offer with age."
Rating: 91 Points "High-toned and floral, with hints of coconut and spice. Firm and lively. Needs a little time to integrate and resolve the fine mousse with the tactile finish. More backward and powerful than most 1999s, this has potential. Drink now through 2015." - B.S.
Rating: 92 Points “Light gold. Vibrant, tangy aromas of apple, pear, white peach and minerals. Wound tight right now, only reluctantly offering up flavors of fresh orchard fruits, herbs and pepper. Finishes zesty and long. Seems less deep than the 1997 bottling; is this just in a sullen, youthful stage?”
Rating: 96 Points "Bold, winey aromas of Sherried apple, beer, minerals and butter. Explosive flavors of stawberry, apple and pilsner beer are weighty, juicy and balanced. Sweet finish features telltale apple and exotic brown spice notes."
Rating: 98 Points "One of the finest Champagnes I have ever brought to my lips, the 1999 Cristal bursts from the glass with fresh hazelnut and apple scents. Elegant, deep, and silky-textured, this medium to full-bodied beauty is immensely concentrated, pure, packed with apple flavors, and astoundingly long in the finish."
1997 CristalInternational Wine Cellar - Steve Tanzer - November 2005Rating: 90 Points "Light gold, with a hint of copper. Expansive and powerful on the nose, displaying scents of honey, light toffee, fresh fig and baked apples. Dense and thick, with serious heft; emphatically not an aperitif style of Champagne. The flavors of ripe apple and pear, singed butter and baking spices are concentrated and deep. Boasts a velvety, weighty texture that carries through the finish."
Rating: 94 Points "Deep straw hue with lines of small bubbles and a full mousse. Quite apple-y with additional aromas of mixed grains, pecan, malt, buttered toast and bread dough nuance. Foamy, juicy flavors of apple, peach, straw, yeast and honey. Crisp finish shows citrus and grains."
Rating: 94 Points "If you think Champagne is not just bubbles, but is also wine, then this vintage is for you. It is rounded, rich, powerful, with a fine sense of the red fruits of Pinot Noir. To add further flavors, there are almonds, creaminess and warmth. There is a touch of austere minerality from the low dosage and the lack of malolactic which means it will age well over 10 years of more."
Rating: 94 Points "Very fresh, complex nose combines soft citrus fruits, toast and minerals, with hints of red berries. Penetrating, bright and very intense, with powerful citrus and mineral flavors that turn sweeter toward the back end. The chewy finish of pear and hazelnut really stains the palate. Ultimately quite pliant and harmonious, in the style of the year."
1996 CristaleRobertParker.com - Antonio Galloni - January 23, 2009Rating: 96 points "Roederer’s 1996 Cristal is gorgeous. The expressive, floral bouquet melds seamlessly into an expansive palate of sweet fruit. This is an exceptionally polished and finessed Cristal, but like so many vintages, it needs time in bottle, regardless of how rewarding it is today. Even after all of these great 1996s, the Cristal delivers the goods."
Rating: 96 points "The estate’s 1996 Cristal, from a legendary vintage, does not disappoint. ...The 1996 is an insanely beautiful Cristal loaded with floral, perfumed fruit and vibrant minerality. The wine turns delicate in the glass, yet this is a sublime, fresh Cristal that is in need of further cellaring."
Rating: 99 Points "Champagne doesn't get much better than Cristal; in the great vintages, it has no peer. Louis Roederer has been making Cristal as a dry prestige cuvée only since the end of World War II, but since then, this house has made some of the world's greatest Champagnes... The '96 Cristal stood out like a beacon at a recent Champagne luncheon of prestige cuvees. Its intense, honeyed flavors penetrate the palate and are backed with piercing acidity."
Rating: 94 Points "A paradox. This has weight yet a sensation of weightlessness thanks to its seamless texture and harmony. Still firm and forceful yet elegant, offering citrus, pastry, biscuit and hazelnut notes enmeshed in the creamy texture. Great structure for aging. Drink now through 2015."
Rating: 95 Points
Rating: 94+ Points "Multidimensional nose offers baked apple, orange oil, acacia honey, white chocolate, toffee and earthy low tones. Expansive, super concentrated and powerful but not aggressive, with wonderfully sweet flavors of orange, flowers and honey supported by strong underlying structure. An amazingly solid Champagne with the stuffing for extended development in bottle."
Rating: 92 Points "Fresh brioche and roasted honey aromas are as rich and intense as the apple and anise flavors. The mouthfeel is creamy yet crisp and vibrant."
1990 CristaleRobertParker.com - Antonio Galloni - January 2009Rating: 97 points "The 1990 Cristal is a dramatic, sweeping wine endowed with masses of apricots, peaches, flowers and minerals. A large-scaled Cristal, the 1990 combines size with clarity and focus in a remarkably complete style that recalls the 1982. The wine remains generous on the palate, with stunning length and a finish that lasts forever."
Rating: 96 points "From magnum, the Louis Roederer 1990 Cristal is still a youngster. Gorgeous brioche, orange rind, and citrus notes are offered in a full-bodied, unbelievably pure style that could have been 5-6 years old rather than 18. It is always remarkable how well great Champagne can age."
Rating: 5 Stars "Lavender honey nose with great nuttiness. A sublime balance of fruit, richness and acidity awe-inspiring. Occasionally methuselahs appear at auction."
Rating: 94 Points "You won't soon forget this vivid and expressive Champagne. It packs in compound layers of citrus, vanilla, pear and nutmeg that harmonize and linger on the finish. Bright acidity makes it extra refreshing and layered. It has really opened up since last year. Best from 2000 through 2010. Tasted twice, with consistent notes."
2002 Cristal RoséWine & Spirits - Joshua Greene - December 2009Rating: 100 points "There is no singular flavor, but rather a resonant chord, a series of oppositions that create the invisible intensity of an electric current, the power of the charge balanced by the elegance of the flavor and the structure of the wine. You could describe it as light and brisk, or bold and intense; either way you'll still be tasting it ten minutes later."
Rating: 95+ points "The bouquet is beautifully woven into a fabric of layered, ripe fruit. With some time in the glass, the wine’s textural beauty becomes more apparent, but this is a Champagne that needs bottle age."
Rating: 90 points "This is very fruity, boasting apple, cherry and berry flavors, making it open and approachable. There's concentration as well, with a vibrant structure and a berry aftertaste."
2000 Cristal RoséWine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - December 01, 2008Rating: 95 points "Orange-pink in color, this a super-rich rosé. The flavors are of orange zest, citrus and red currants, with a beautiful contrast of hazelnuts. The texture, round and succulent, is still able to offer minerality and a crisp aftertaste."
Rating: 95 points "The 2000 Cristal Rose emerges from the glass in a stunning display of well-articulated aromas and flavors. Everything in is perfect balance as this perfumed wine opens up in the glass in a style that recalls the weightless transparency of a great Burgundy. The finish is long, sweet and incredibly refined. I came back to the bottle several hours after opening, and the wine had blossomed into an extraordinary Champagne."
Rating: Best of Show of 5-Star Prestige / Cuvee Rose Champagnes "Wholly entrancing, with big, bold, smoky, red berry and toasted nut flavors that never quite quit."
Rating: 3.5 Stars (Excellent-Extraordinary), A Star of 2008 "This is the rarest Champagne produced by Louis Roederer. Delicate, elegant and finessed, it has orange blossom, a touch of mushroom, rye seed and high-toned notes balanced with red fruit wrapped around an incisively acidic backbone. The subtle, complex aromas and flavors end with a creamy finish. Will improve with time, up to 20 years or more."
1999 Cristal RoséWine & Spirits - Joshua Greene - December 2007Rating: 94 points, One of the 100 Best Wines of 2007 "The first impression is supple, with floral scents of jasmine to contrast darker tones of red fruit and wood. It's immediately apparent how fresh this is for a '99, an attribute that only grows more striking with air as the tensions turns toward richer nut tones and bright raspberry-strawberry flavor, savory rather than sweet. The balance of the wine captures all those elements in a dynamic finish that lasts for minutes, then lasts in memory. This is young and will continue to improve over the next decade."
Rating: "Best of the Best" "Roederer Cristal Rosé is always exquisite and complex, and the current, 1999 vintage, is long, resonant, and fresh....The extra effort [of skin maceration] pays off in seamless balance and harmony. Pure and elegant on the palate, the Cristal Rosé shows mingled notes of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry with remarkable length and finesse."
Rating: 96 Points "Classical Champagne, this is predominantly pinot noir from old vines in Cumieres, creating a wine that focuses its flavors high in the mouth. It feels sleek and lively and lasts for minutes. The floral scents of strawberry and brisk taste of toasted lees provide a transparent flavor tha magnifies the minerality of the wine. The perfect form makes it lovely to drink on its own, or with slices of sashimi."
Rating: 94 Points "Dark pink. Rich and complex on the nose, showing an array of red berries, cherry pit, fuitcake and pungent rose scents. Fresh, strikingly pure and spicy, with vibrant cherry and raspberry flavors deepened by notes of floral honey and nutmeg. This has real size and a rich, chewy texture but it's also impressively balanced, with equal parts finesse and power. Finishes with an exotic spicy note and superb length."
1997 Cristal RoséThe Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - December 2006Rating: 98 Points "The 1996 Cristal Rose is an intensely-flavored Champagne with an unusually light pale salmon color. Its effervescence is restrained (almost non-existent), but the flavors are intense in this dry, austere, provocative offering. An outrageously great, singularly-styled rose Champagne, it is best served with intensely-flavored food. It is a tour de force in Champagne to enjoy over the next 7-10 years."
Rating: 95 Points "Apple aromas fly from the glass and offer a prelude to notes of orange zest, brown spice and freshly baked bread. Ample flavors of baked apple, citrus, butterscotch, chalk and flint. Lingering finish is quite youthful and packed with citrus."
Rating: 95 Points "A brilliant vintage of Cristal Rosé, this wine is perfectly knit, with all the power, freshness and compexity there in the weave. Pull it apart, and there's a lovely fruit sense of violets and pear, with chalky highlights surrounding the redder fruit and seeming to amplify all the other flavors. Or just drink it. As much as it may deplete your bank account, you'll feel momentarily, like the richest wine geek on earth."
Rating: 96 Points "Copper-tinged pale pink color, with a strong mousse. Powerful aromas of honey, wild strawberry, blood orange, brioche, cinnamon toast, candied ginger and subtle clove. Remarkably concentrated, dense rose with kaleidoscopic fruit flavors ranging from citrus to orchard to tropical. Spicy, dense and very long, with deep smoky and cherry tones carrying through the supple, velvety but vibrant finish. As usual, a stunning wine of great depth and impeccable balance."
Rating: 93 Points "Intriguing earthy note marks this penetrating rosé. It touches on berry, citrus and pastry notes, shows fine density and a creamy texture. Beautifully integrated, with a long, nutty aftertaste. Best from 2006 through 2012."
WineryWine Advocate - Antonio Galloni - December 2009Rating: "This is another set of exceptional new releases from Roederer, one of the very few of the larger houses that captures the full potential of Champagne as an art of blended wine. Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon and his team have done a marvelous job with these Champagnes."
Rating: One of the Wineries of the Year
Rating: "Roederer is one of the most impressive estates in Champagne. Few houses have managed to reconcile this level production in a negociant operation while achieving such a consistently outstanding level of quality across the entire range."
Rating: One of the Wineries of the Year
Rating: Part of 10 Best Champagne Brands: Producers with the most high scores "Roederer blends sleek and classical Champagnes, the Cristal cuvées riveting in their flavor precision. The same sophistication shows in the vintage wines and the Brut Premier, enriched with oak-aged reserves."
Rating: Winery of the Year
Rating: 2005 Winery of the Year
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