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Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 165eme

Tasted 20 June 2019 France · Champagne

Bruised lemon rind, roasted almond, chalk, and "other" oxidative notes TBD. With air, more plantain and lamp oil permeated through the profile. I like it, but I feel that the Krug style lacks some of the chiseled…

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