This begins to hit a stride after a couple hours of air. After a vigorous start out the gate, there is a nice mid-palate pause on the final sips that peacock beautiful green and yellow pear, chamomile, white melon rind,…
Strong yeast and rye notes dominate the entry on this particular bottle. With time and air, limestone, unripe pineapple rind, crunchy pear, and ginger emerge. The deeper notes of honey, grilled…
One of my favorite Krug cuvees, this go-around with the 169 shows a distinctly yeasty profile at first, but quickly rounds out with brioche, nut, and honey notes after exposure to air. Still, the…
There is a precision here that immediately draws you in, with a leesy, yeast-driven entry that is both electric and weighty, the 2013 vintage Krug is captivating. The tension and energy are…
