Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut Flaschengärung 2009

Lobenberg: Der Cristal zeigt wie immer im Bouquet feine Röstnoten, die an kräftig getoastetes Brioche erinnern, auch Mandeln, etwas Waldhonig und reifer Apfel. Am Gaumen zeigt sich knackige Williamsbirne, viel Aprikose und eine dekadent cremige Art. Unglaublich charmant, etwas kräftiger in der Perlage. Das steht dem Cristal mit Flaschenreife ideal. Ein großartiger Champagner und verdiente Prestigecuvée! 97+/100

Wine Enthusiast: The latest incarnation of this famous Champagne now comes from Roderer's own vineyards, a good portion of which are run on biodynamic lines. This still-young wine has great depth and richness, a beautiful balance between ripe fruit and crisp texture that make it alive, crisp and bright. As it matures, it will deepen and become even more intense. 97/100

Suckling: Wonderful maturing nose of beautifully ripe golden autumn fruits and just a whiff of floral honey, this is rich, mouth-filling and graceful with silky acidity and a long caressing finish that is underlined by a delicate chalkiness. Very easy to enjoy. It still has a lively fine mousse. Tasted at the Cristal vertical tasting at the champagne house on July 6th, 2023. Drink or hold. 96/100

Falstaff: Helles Gelbgrün, Silberreflexe, Silberreflexe, feines Mousseux. Gelbe Tropenfrucht, ein Hauch von Brioche, frische Orangenzesten, ein Hauch von weißen Blüten, facettenreiches, mineralisches Bukett. Saftig, elegant, straffe Textur, Anklänge von gerösteten Ananas, feste Säurestruktur, Noten von weißem Apfel, straff und gut anhaftend, zeigte Länge und Potenzial, bereits gut antrinkbar. 96/100

Parker: The 2009 Cristal is a blend of Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs (a total of 33-34 parcels of which 40% were farmed biodynamically). Like the 2008 Cristal, the 2009 also blends 60% Pinot Noir with 40% Chardonnay, and 16% of the wine was vinified in oak casks. No malolactic fermentation was done. The 2009 was aged for six years in the cellars and was disgorged in March 2016 with a dosage of eight grams per liter. Released two years ago, the 2009 is just starting another, more "Burgundian" life. Tasted in May 2018, the bouquet was pretty reductive, with flinty and toasty/nutty notes and some potted ginger flavors. Full-bodied, round and rich on the palate, this is a stunningly pure, fresh and salty 2009 that is driven by its chalky terroir and the lingering salinity. Is it really 2009? It is ripe, yes, but driven by the strength of chalk. The finish is pure, clean, fresh, very complex and long yet delicate and endlessly salty. However, two years after disgorgement, the 2009 Cristal is closing down and in a pretty reductive stage right now. 95+/100

Jancis Robinson: Big and less precise than the 2012 and 2013. A little sweet and broad. Released before the 2008. Just a little loose. 17/20