The final bottle for our annual Valentine’s Day and carbonara tradition (this time one day early). We skipped last year as my wife was pregnant, nice to be back. Very good, but definitely in an advanced stage - the nuttiness really comes through. There is still great acid, lemon curd, crispness, soft bubbles.
After the full case, I’d say the ones from 2021-2023 were the best.
On to Krug 2004 next year!! — 13 hours ago
This is aging very well. 6 more bottles of the 168 in the cellar and very much looking forward to how they will evolve. Right now the 168 is in a great place and the 2nd maturation flavors are beginning to appear. Floral, acidic, Krug, caramel - it’s all there. Early to drink, but much more to come — 7 days ago
Golden Yellow complexity Peach pear chalk mineral in my brain nutty brioche Slightly yogurt Smoky deep Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M++ Bitterness M Body M Finish M++ % Fresh Dry Rich 12.5% Krug Grande cuvee 1713 eme Edition @46200, AD, 260129 — 16 days ago
Release date May 2012. Strong showing. Gaining a bit of color — 8 days ago
Sipping Fine Wine
Deep lemon color with fine creamy mousse and fast bubble flow. Medium intensity aromas of stone fruits, blossom, bread dough and citrus. On the palate flavors of golden apple, peach, lemon citrus and honeysuckle with biscuit toast and nutty notes. Long finish, almost full-body ending with hints of biscuit and citrus. Outstanding, will improve a bit more in the bottle. Tasting Sample. — 9 hours ago