Louis Roederer, Cristal, 2009
Born from a remarkably warm and sun-drenched continental growing season, this radiant 2009 prestige cuvée beautifully highlights a luxurious, ripe core of succulent stone fruits, citrus compote, and warm honeyed blossoms. After maturing for over six years on its lees, the resulting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend yields a full-bodied, velvety palate integrated with fine, shimmering effervescence and a deep, chalky salinity.