Community Tasting Note

Cailles wrote:

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - Krug Lunch (7x GC, 7x Vintage, 3x CdM, 1x CdA): Seven Grand Cuvees: 157, 163, 164, 167, 168, 169 and 170th. No surprise that the better base vintages showed best. The 157th (95 pts) showed most round and complete due to the extended age. The 164 (95 pts), 168 and 169th (both 94+ pts) all show good substance and superb acidic spine for graceful ageing. The 164th, from magnum, has an elegance to it which is above all others. The 170th (90pts), 167th (92 pts) and 163th (93+ pts) seem a bit leaner compared to the others and not all of them will be very long-lived iterations. But this tasting showed clearly, that even the lesser vintages of Grand Cuvees easily need minimum 10 years after disgorgement to start to truly shine.

TN: Not overly expressive nose. Some more but still shy aromas emerging from the glass with time. Would have benefitted from decanting. On the palate this is beautifully nutty and minerality driven. The citrus core is pronounced but better balanced than in the even more energetic 168eme. Some very nice backpalate action with toasty and nutty notes which give a good balance. Overall a beautiful wine with good substance and an impeccable frame. Will be great in 10 years.

Decanting: This needs a bit of air.

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