Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Starting the long Labor Day weekend in Big Sur the right way with a little N/V Krug Grande Cuvée. @Nepenthe

Happy Labor Day weekend all! 🍾🥂

Noses reveals; heavy bruised red apple, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, lime zest, white spice, sea fossils, deep crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, white & spring flowers & mixed greens.

The palate is, ripe, lush, fresh and lively. The mouthfeel all Krug beautiful. Bruised red & golden apple with hints of cider, Bosc pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, tropical melons, white stone fruits, lime zest/candy, white spice, sea fossils, crisp chalkiness, grey volcanics, yeast & bread dough, nougat, baguette crust, limestone, caramel notes, cream, cream soda, vanillin framed in yellow lilies, spring flowers & mixed greens. The acidity is near perfect. The long, elegant, well knitted & balanced finish is gentle until the long set when you get a full presence of white spice and minerality that persists for minutes.

This bottle was composed around 2011 and is made from over 120 different wines that span over 10 years. It is 47% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay & 17% Pinot Meunier. — 6 years ago

Patrick Fishman

10

Yummyyyyyy. Great blend & value — 8 years ago

with Dana

Anthea Chan

10

Delicious wine for dinner with red meat or to drink alone. — 8 years ago

Justin Hart

10

I have (almost) never rated s wine a perfect 10... But this one, THIS one, is perfect! The pepper and gaminess of the Mourvedre is powerful and lingers on and on. The Cinsault and Grenache add a touch of bright red fruit and sweet berry notes. It could easily have gone a few more years. Mind, blown... — 10 years ago

with Alex, Jen and 1 other

Michael Kvasnicka

9.2

Easy 92...but that's my jam style. So dank. — 10 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

Minor oxi and golden color. Loved the nose and finish. — 10 years ago

with Peter and Mark

Oblique Foto

9.3

Absolutely delicious! It's NV so not sure what year but WOW. What a value! — 11 years ago

Rob Shore

9.1

So much structure, tannins still taught. Wished another few hours (years?) was available to breathe/age. — 11 years ago

Moira Anne

9.0

Was a great wine that is dry but has fruity notes on the palette - I was sad when it was all gone. — 11 years ago

Shawn Summey

9.0

Fruity Golden Ale — 6 years ago

Jeff Lander

9.0

Stage 2 of #tourdefrance 2019. Finishing up our time in Belgium with a classic. Rich and creamy with full body and malty flavor. — 7 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.0

Starting to soften just slightly and drinks well now with a short decant. Bright red fruits from the grenache, some darker and more savory elements from the mourvedre and just a touch of syrah which I can’t pick out on the palate but makes for a nice bouquet. — 7 years ago

Rich Walker

8.9

Minerals initially segueing into light fruit. Fun. — 8 years ago

with Monica

Jim Gilbert

8.9

59% Cab, blend — 9 years ago

Hanif Perry

9.1

Nice Mouvedre pure. — 10 years ago

Patrick Hu

9.0

Red velvet. — 10 years ago

Neil Shah

9.0

Packs a punch. Crazy good for this price. — 10 years ago

Emily Richey

9.0

Loved this. Not too rich, and yet still distinctly "chard." — 11 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.3

Not ready. Needed lots of air. Too tight. Rating based on future judgment — 11 years ago

Kat Robinson

9.7

Sweet, crisp, fruity, clean — 7 years ago

Michael Patrone

9.7

Improved more with decanting. Mouthfeel started on the lighter side but developed quite nicely and followed with blackberry — 7 years ago

with Meghana

MaJ CappS

8.9

Smells of fruit grown in gravel.

Loud blueberries, cran Pom grape good, clean, smooth, mouthfeel and wonderfully light heft. A whole lot bouncing around in this wine. The acid oak balance is strikingly harmonious.
Lingering blue fruit skin. A good one to watch the latest GOT with.
— 7 years ago

North South Wines

10

Full bodied and spicy. Great with grilled ribs — 8 years ago

Nancy Croisier, CSW

9.0

Nice texture very typical for Marsanne, getting me dreaming about a pairing of seafood in a beautiful white sauce. Hubby says a great Chardonnay alternative. — 10 years ago

Luke Quanstrom

9.0

Smooth, easy, sweet — 10 years ago

Naty Matos

9.0

Smooth, sweet and rich in flavor. — 10 years ago

Real

9.0

Wine night so 1/2 off all bottles. — 11 years ago

Eric L.

9.3

Lovely and approachable. — 11 years ago

Shana Wall

9.6

#ChateauDYquem #1996 #Sauternes ❤️ Beautiful. Dried Apricot, White Pear, Golden Raisins, Orange Rind, Powerful Acidity... Yummmm 👏👏👏 Yummm, Yumm... :) Dreaming of it now... 💭 #Bordeaux #Wino — 11 years ago