Louis Roederer, Cristal Vintage:2015 particularly anise that complement to

particularly anise that complement to perfection the sleek

yet ethereal and even graceful

Balsamic and truffle notes pepper the palate of this handsome Barolo

Barolo Tre Tine shows silky but firm tannins and balanced acidity

strangely making me think of Danish pastry towards the well-defined finish

Louis Roederer, Cristal Vintage:2015 particularly anise that complement toThe 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