Another vote for the CdC. '09 is a more forward vintage, and the Vilmart has the stuffing to stand up to your stuffing. OTOH, the '08 DP is (atypically) showing well young. You really can’t go wrong with either, but you already knew that! How about both with TN’s to follow?
Was at a Roederer tasting last evening, including '12 Cristal. Left me scratching my head. The 09 Brut Nature was the most interesting of the lineup. I have had 08 DomP last month and was underwhelming.
Later yesterday evening had 09 cdc with a sushi dinner and it stole the show.
We’ll see; I’ll probably pop the 09 cdc and see how it goes. 08 dom is one of my favorite champagnes I’ve ever drank (I have 10+ cases and am still buying) so if it’s close to as good I’ll be very happy.
I have kind of a lot of the 09 cdc so we’ll see how it is. Benchmark blew it out last year at 100 so I loaded up. Saving my few 08s for the longer haul.
I meant in the context of the overall Roederer lineup not Cristal in particular. As a producer, the whole lineup in total, wasn’t as exciting as Vilmart’s or Jacquesson’s or Marguet’s. Their 12 vintage brut was brutally harsh and the 13 rose wasn’t anything exciting.
12’ Cristal was a very good champagne, balanced, nuanced and pretty; but doesn’t sore above top cuvee from many other producers given the hype and the price. And I have had 02, 04, 08 and 09 Crystals over many years. Hence “I scratch my head” for yet another data point that doesn’t reflect the hype (and price). For the grand marquees Krug is still my fav. As for DomP or Cristal, I am happy to pass on them.
I thought this was good but great. Certainly far more approachable than the 08, but I clearly prefer other 09 champagnes like cristal. It’s been a year or so since I’ve had this so I’d be interested in hearing what you think.