"A full-bodied, layered and incisive wine that's taut and chiseled but also notably exuberant" -William Kelley
For us, 2013 in Champagne is a truly exciting vintage that will likely be considered a great one in due time.
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William Kelly's note above on the 2013 Cristal captures much of what we love about the vintage, a vintage of finesse, subtlety, and incredible purity.
To this the 2013 Cristal adds its signature extrotroverted and suavely textured layers of complexity. The combination of sleek finesse and depth is really compelling.
I'm very excited to see how the 2013 ages. The transformation that Cristal undergoes as it ages is amazing. While maintaining a dynamic verve, it becomes deeply complex, boasting notes of roast coffee and toffee along with an utterly aristocratic personality.
I'm very happy to be able to offer the 2013 at such sharp pricing. This is an especially refined vintage and one that is destined to impress for decades.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
William Kelley, The Wine Advocate:
"Notes of crisp yellow orchard fruit, white flowers, blanched almonds and warm brioche introduce the 2013 Cristal, a full-bodied, layered and incisive wine that's taut and chiseled but also notably exuberant in a vintage that I admire immensely but which can sometimes present an austere side. Deep, concentrated and penetrating, it's complemented by a pinpoint mousse and concludes with a long, saline finish. Less introverted than its 2012 predecessor, readers won't regret trying a bottle of the 2013 Cristal young—even if I'd recommend forgetting some for a decade too."
