98+ points. - Vinous
98 points. - Lisa Perrotti Brown, MW
98 points. - Wine Spectator
97 points. - James Suckling
98 points. - Lisa Perrotti Brown, MW
98 points. - Wine Spectator
97 points. - James Suckling
Ripe nectarine, lemon zest and orange blossom open into hints of warm pastry and gentle smoke. The palate is broad and silky, with fine bubbles woven through the ripe fruit. A chalky, oyster-shell salinity carries the long, mouthwatering finish and draws you back for another sip.
At the table, Louis Roederer Cristal 2018 pairs beautifully with butter-poached lobster, where its citrus freshness lifts the butter and its ripe fruit complements the lobster’s sweetness. It is equally at home with seared Hokkaido scallops: the wine’s saline finish brings out their sweetness, and its subtle toasted notes echo their golden crust. With Cantonese crispy-skin roast chicken, the fine mousse refreshes the palate after each bite, while the Pinot Noir gives the wine enough depth for the crisp, savoury skin.
At the table, Louis Roederer Cristal 2018 pairs beautifully with butter-poached lobster, where its citrus freshness lifts the butter and its ripe fruit complements the lobster’s sweetness. It is equally at home with seared Hokkaido scallops: the wine’s saline finish brings out their sweetness, and its subtle toasted notes echo their golden crust. With Cantonese crispy-skin roast chicken, the fine mousse refreshes the palate after each bite, while the Pinot Noir gives the wine enough depth for the crisp, savoury skin.