Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2002 is an obvious choice for collectors and Champagne lovers seeking a prestige Champagne with both freshness

refined complexity

lives up to the high expectations I had set for it and then some

An obvious bottle for special dinners

Rothschild & Concha y Toro, Vina Almaviva, 2022, 75cl 6-set Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2002The 2022 Almaviva leads with a brooding, woody nose with savory, roasted pepper aromas and pleasing top notes of lavender and dried herbs. The palate is dense, luscious and staining, with considerable concentration and opulence. The finish continues this lush, layered opulence, concluding with supple, firm, unyielding tannins, welcomely braced with fresh acidity and herbal, methol tinged flourishes. Despite its immediate richness, this is quite wound