Roederer Cristal - 2015 (750ml) Chapelle-Chambertin Complex yet perfectly balanced

Complex yet perfectly balanced

Complex aromas of crushed berries

Those will be included in my follow-up coverage of other appellations of the Southern Rhône

it bursts forth with a compelling array of dark cherries

The wine boasts a dark purple color

Roederer Cristal - 2015 (750ml) Chapelle-Chambertin Complex yet perfectly balancedThis vivid Champagne shows up front and linear definition, thanks to rapierlike acidity, with finely meshed flavors of ripe black cherry and mandarin orange fruit, raw almond, anise and cardamom spice as well as a touch of honeycomb, which all unfurl and expand on the fine, creamy palate. Sleek acidity continues through to the finish, with additional racy character provided by a streak of minerally saline and chalk, which gains momentum through the