Stellar bottle. Best 171 I've had so far. Incredibly crystalline and exacting, and yet also gorgeously gourmand in volume and flavor. Limestone, prickly pear, chalk, lime pith, and white melon rind notes make for a…
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…
