Roederer Cristal 2012

Roederer Cristal 2012 is so incredibly good that you can put it on a par with 2008. It is more opulent and has more body than 2008, although 2008 has more minerality and elegance. It is certainly well before its peak, but is so much fun to drink that you really need a good deal of discipline to keep at least a few bottles

98 Antonio Galloni Vinous The 2012 Cristal is the first made entirely from biodynamically farmed vineyards. Passionfruit, mango, spice and ginger open first, but it is the wines textural richness and volume that stand out most. The 2012 is one of the most opulent, flamboyant recent Cristals.