Louis Roederer, Vintage Brut 2005 SPAIN all the earmarkings of a

all the earmarkings of a great wine and one of the best from Napa for this vintage

The lone premier cru in the Roty stables will be quite the thoroughbred this year

Loads of minerals and quartz are intermingled with spices in its deep

and the best example was truly splendid

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Louis Roederer, Vintage Brut 2005 SPAIN all the earmarkings of aLightly box scuffed labels Louis Roederer Winemaker Iridescent yellow color with slightly amber highlights. Lively bubbles, with a creamy flow. An intense bouquet developing spicy and sweet aromas (cedar, cigar box) combined with juicy ripe fruit (yellow peach) and chocolaty hints. Almost overwhelmingly, the nose reveals all the riches of roasted fruit, concentrated and browned in the sun of 2005. The mouth is round and gentle, both rich and dense,