Louis Roederer Cristal Rose 2015 (750ML)

97 Points, Aldo Fiordelli, JamesSuckling.com: "Filigreed elegance, showing subtle red fruit over buttery toasted bread, white chocolate and lemon zest with essential oils. Fine pinprick mousse with medium to full body and zesty yet integrated acidity. The long, strawberry-pie finish is mineral and precise, not without grip yet still refined. Drink or hold." 07/25

96+ Points, Kristaps Karklins, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Disgorged in March 2024 with a dosage of seven grams per liter, the 2015 Cristal Rosé has turned out very well. As always, it originates from the south-facing yet windswept slopes of Aÿ, where Pinot Noir thrives, and is complemented by Chardonnay from Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, imparting freshness and lightness to the infused Pinot Noir. The wine unfurls from the glass with a bouquet of orange zest, red currant, raspberry and spices interwoven with citrus notes. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and intense, brimming with bright acidity and ample dry extract, culminating in a long, saline-tinged finish. The 2015 rendition is neither as tightly coiled as the 2013 nor as concentrated as the 2012, yet it exhibits the hallmark precision expected from this house—shaped by intelligent viticulture and a cellar master who refuses to rest on his laurels. True to tradition, it is crafted without malolactic fermentation, a choice that aligns with Roederer’s approach to dosage." 04/25

97 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2015 Cristal Rosé is superb. Rich and dense, the 2015 possesses terrific depth and textural resonance from start to finish. Time in the glass brings out notable creaminess and volume. Kirsch, red plum, blood orange and dried rose petal infuse the 2015 with captivating, palate-staining depth. Cristal Rosé is certainly one of the very finest wines in this uneven vintage. I find it a touch more complete than the Blanc. Of course, the volume for the Rosé is much smaller, but the best sites clearly had the potential to be quite successful. The blend is 56% Pinot Noir from Bonotte Pierre Robert (Aÿ) and 44% Chardonnay from Montmartin (Mesnil-sur-Oger) and Pierre Vaudon (Avize). (Drink between 2025-2040)" 04/25

98 Points, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator: "Like fine crystal, this is lovely and delicate yet well-cut and finely structured. Fresh and focused, offering flavors of pureed raspberry and creamed white cherry, pink grapefruit pith, blood orange peel, pastry and chopped almond, plus a rich, chalky underpinning. Seamlessly knit, long and persistent, echoing floral, spice, toast and mineral notes. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2045." 09/26