This seems in the perfect place as it has qualities of age, AND a gorgeous youthful exuberance! The color was gorgeous when the first glass was poured, it was kind of like a glistening mineral stew. WB Boys Weekend - (Highlands NC): This was completely amazing! I was a little worried when the cork slipped out rather easily, and with barely a whisper. Charlie Carnes Likes this wine: 98 Points Impeccable balance, layers of complexities, persistent as all get out! The 06 next to it never had a chance. The likes of Krug Mv's, 08 Taitt CdC, 02 Billecart Cuvee Nicolas, 16 Cedric Bouchard Ursules.I put the 02 and 06 Cristal's side by side, and when I got to the 02.I was BLOWN AWAY! The richness and mouth filling explosion of goodness was breathtaking! Like a whippet shot of pillow soft vanilla/caramel latte, ginger, hazelnut, almond liqueur.prefect nuance of brioche and smoky lees.then a firehose of fresh squeeze lemon, grapefruit, tangerine citrus lasers through the richness and explodes on the senses! Crushed salty minerality and fresh flower florals tie it all back together, and finesses up the giddiness. On a night where we had an embarrassment of riches in wines, I had neglected the Champers that were on the serving side table, so I started powering through them to get a feel with a first take. When I see the youth of this 2002, why get excited about 2008 which is reaching price point heights and which is far from being in place?ģ people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No Final with superb bitterness, on the orange peel which traces in the throat with an enormous length.Įxcellent, but still so primary if preserved optimally since its release. The juice is of a beautiful density, it is balanced and chiseled with in particular an acidity which gives a magnificent dynamism. How young is it! It hasn't changed much since the last time! Here too the floral, sweet and elegant aromas will take over about 20 minutes after the first glass. Mouth still very lively on pear, apricot and peach. The bubbles are fine, with a nose still on white fruits at the opening, which will become very floral with aeration. 20 years later, I wanted to know where this vintage was. When it came out, this Cristal was magnificent.
They have not moved from my rather cool cellar. I acquired a few bottles of this excellent vintage as soon as it was released. Benoit Hardy Likes this wine: 96 Points