Louis Roederer Cristal Rose 2004 (750ML)

96 Points, Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "With red berry and currant aromas on the pure and salty, complex and delicately vinous nose, the 2004 Cristal Rosé is a juicy but structured, vibrantly fresh and energetic cuvée with very fine tannins, great lightness, finesse and elegance. Tasted in New York, November 2018." 11/18

98+ Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "Still a baby, the 2004 Cristal Rosé has begun to put on considerable weight over the last few years, which only serves to balance the focus and tension that have always been present. Even at eleven years of age, the 2004 Cristal Rosé remains tightly wound and a touch austere at times. Hints of orange peel, white pepper and cranberry add an exotic flair on the deeply expressive finish. Readers who can find the 2004 should not hesitate, as it is simply stunning by any measure." 05/15

98 Points, Wine & Spirits: "Jean Baptiste Lecaillon is the master of Rose Champagne. Followwing the style deeloped by Jean-Claude Rouzaud with the first Cristal Rose in 1974, Lecallon cold-macerates old-vine pinot noir from Ay then blleds it off the skins to create the transparent color and to capture tand prserve the moment of freshness at harvest. The wine perfectly formed, the fruit as present as if eating frises des bois in a sunny field. It has the bliss of great Burgundy and the delicate length of Champagne, lasting for minutes. It should last for decades in the cellar." 12/11