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Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1990 Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1990 Packed in individual gift cartons 63% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 3% oak fermented. A Pinot Noir year. In 2009, a little more yellow in colour than the green-tinged 1996. Initially, also, more floral on the nose, but then it becomes exotic and figgy, plus milk chocolate and fruit cake. So creamy and fruity on the palate. With air, the Pinot Noir in the blend really comes out - one could be in Beaune on a smoky November night! That searing Cristal focus (maybe from their beloved Verzenay vineyards?) takes you right to the heart of it. It becomes increasingly lemony, with such warmth and generosity, finishing on a slightly 'marine' note. My most recent bottle came at the end of 2009, disgorged in September 2006. Very slight 'oxidation' gave chocolate and truffles on the nose and great nuttiness. Very toasty and intense. Mature, rich, ripe and full on the palate - one senses the dry, sunny year. SS. Lot 6221 12 bts (2oc) per lot: HKD 42000-65000 per lot: USD 5500-8500 Blend: 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay Vinification: 20% of wines matured in oak casks with weekly batonnage. No malolactic fermentation. Cristal is produced using grapes from the fi nest vineyards of Montagne de Reims, the Vallee de la Marne and the Cote des Blancs. Ageing: average period of 5 years on the yeast plus an additional 8 months after disgorgement Dosage: 10-12 grams per litre Quantity: 1