Similar to the most recent bottle of 168 I had where I found there to be more freshness and energy than some of the previous heavier and oxidative iterations (looking at you 165 and 166!), this 169…
Bright and crunchy, with a citrus and alkaline profile that marries steely elements with zesty fruit notes. No real signs of aging, with a linear cut that races over the palate and dances into an…
A brighter showing than the last few bottles I've had - which I appreciate. Still, there is that slight oxidative characteristic that is indicative of all things Krug. Some love Krug for that exact…
Lovely tension and acid with youthful nervy energy, this is a Rosé Champagne with bouncy personality and all sorts of zippy zing. I found a great deal of pleasure with this bubbly. Orange peel, lemon…
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles stormed the palate on initial entry to the point where I had to let this hang out in the glass for a few minutes before I dared stick my face back in to have…
So smooth, integrated, and savory, you'd almost think this hailed from the early 90's, but the freshness and purity push through beautifully and make for a mesmerizing and cerebral Champagne. This…
Prickly pear and Meyer lemon succulence play off each other to deliver a Champagne that is both jubilant and profound. This is a creature that performs very well at the front and mid-points of entry.…
It tastes like Krug. It tastes like the 166 served next to it. It's kinda smooth. It's kinda bubbly. It's kinda fresh. It's kinda oxidative. It's kinda Krug.
It tastes like Krug. It tastes like the 168 served next to it. It's kinda smooth. It's kinda bubbly. It's kinda fresh. It's kinda oxidative. It's kinda Krug.
Unquestionably bursting with vibrancy, categorically abounding with freshness, and completely enveloped by an acidic attack that slaps the palate with such unresolved and determined nerve that the…
Fresh and crisp the way only a young Cristal can be, the 2008 spits out lemon pith, yellow citrus, and bitter chalk notes with determination and some grit. There is an angularity that is currently…
A year since my last bottle. A similar performance, with a big house Champagne feel to it, reminding me of a Krug without the plantain flavor that usually comes with that producer (I prefer this…
I gave this another spin and spent more time allowing it to stretch its legs before rendering judgment. I feel like I "got it" more this time around, with the crisp, clean, and uber-crystalline…
Much less doughy than my previous experience with this wine. Holding for another couple years may prove to be a worthy endeavor. More freshness and a nice hit of acidity balance-out the otherwise…
Much less abrasive than the previous bottle. Richer, fuller, and fresher. A little more tension would be desired, but otherwise a very satisfying bottle of Champagne. Entering into a nice window now.…
Unripe pear dominant, with additional yeasty/bready notes battling with a steely-meets-chalky frame. Somewhat simple and abrasive on the appendages. Missing some nuance. This is fine as an aperitif…
At the French Laundry. A starter for the table, this bottle of 2010 Dom is a typical expression of the house, if but seemingly a little more advanced and gentler than other tauter vintages. Bruised…
Lemon seed and yeast. Rides high and angular, finishing sharp. Would pair well with oyster shells on the half shell, with more shells, topped with shells.
Of course, you always must start out a Harlan tasting with a nice glass of Krug to best assist you with sauntering around a Napa legend's property in style. This Champagne behaves just as most other…
Lean, clean, and a little mean in its current state, with an angularity that stutters the delivery a bit while the salty and chalky high-pitched citrus pith flavors strain to blossom. This rides…
A more improved bottle from my last note. More complexity here, with the speed and lift most notable for a base model Champagne, rolling out the red apple flesh, oyster shell, and bruised lemon…
Once you're able to claw your way past the aggressive effervescence, there is ripe and round fruit lurking underneath. I'd actually recommend decanting this for a short period of time just to let it…
Similar to the 2008 in style and delivery, with an affable execution with medium richness and a fuller-friendly mouthfeel. The 2011 has the slight edge over the 2008 in that the 2011 has a little…
More vanilla and dough-driven, which pushed the yellow citrus and white stone fruit to the rear. The 7g/L dosage came off a touch more than I'd personally prefer, especially rounding off the finish.…
