A blend of 46% Sauvignon Blanc

disgorged January

eventually unfurling to offer subtle scents of fresh pineapple

From top to bottom

with touches of leather

Louis Roederer, Cristal other_regions A blend of 46% SauvignonThe 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