1985 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut

Beautiful fully mature Champagne with a fine bead and surprisingly amount of mousse and freshness. Lots of toasted brioche on the nose with lemon zest, kaffir lime, and just the slightest hint of butterscotch. The palate was pure Meyer lemon, with crisp acidity and wonderful texture. The finish was exceptionally long. It is nice to drink aged champagne that is well stored and remains fresh; while others love the butterscotch/sherried aged notes in Champagne, freshness is the most important feature for me.