Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne Vintage 2006 CountryDominican Republic hand-selected from W&J Graham's vineyard

hand-selected from W&J Graham's vineyard in Portugal

tobacco and lemon zest

It has really nice developement with the grainy

ripe strawberry and yet again a tang of blood orange and a dash of white pepper on the finish

followed by pleasantly tangy hints of Japanese Sansho pepper on the finish

Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne Vintage 2006 CountryDominican Republic hand-selected from W&J Graham's vineyardGlistening color with light amber highlights, indicating a year of very fine ripeness. Soft, almost timid bubbles,in a fine, slow and steady flow. There is a rich bouquet with confit fruit (lemon, orange), white flowers (lilies)and lightly roasted nuts (hazelnuts and almonds). On airing, the dominant fruitiness becomes intense, almost explosive: a sabayon of vine peaches, apricots, melon and mango. The mouth features a rounded, complex ballet of