Cristal is a remarkably balanced and refined champagne whose length is inimitable. Cristal 2013 is a great classic in which maturity and freshness are harmoniously interwoven ensuring potential for long ageing. A golden hue with soft, glowing highlights. Fine, steady, gentle bubbles. Powerful and complex on the palate, revealing a mixture of yellow fruit (mirabelle plum), juicy, ripe fruits (nectarine), citrus peel (candied orange) and finely-roasted nuts (hazelnut). The nose is simultaneously powdery and sweet, with elegant, chalky notes. Gentle, tactile and full-bodied on the palate.
Becomes soft, dense and juicy. But it is the chalky freshness that quickly sets the tone: the sweetness becomes energetic and intense, giving the wine an elegant yet powerful texture. Fine, textured tannin reveal a poised and vinous dimension to the wine. Cristal is a wine that keeps well: it can be conserved for over twenty years without losing its freshness and character.
