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Thursday, February 15, 2024 - My first Krug, and not at all what I was expecting.

While it certainly had power, it was much more linear and acid-driven then I had understood the Krug style to be. Very fresh, with nice lemon and green apple bouquet, and a bit of floral spice.

This is objectively quite a well-made champagne, but I came looking for more oxidative notes and a broader profile. Perhaps I'd been mistaken about the house style. I will let half the bottle sit overnight to see how much if evolves.

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  • Comment posted by LiteItOnFire:

    2/15/2024 5:29:00 PM - Krug is killer and yes oxidative to a point… but they need time - the 2013 vintage being no exception. I am holding mine for a min of 3-5 more years.

    It should yield with air to give you a sense.

  • Comment posted by bugles:

    2/16/2024 1:49:00 AM - Yea same as the other comment. Patience is key for Krug but not always possible. If you are drinking something like MV as you did with the 169eme, you should drink it about 5-10 years after release. If you are going to try a vintage Krug, rule of thumb is 24+ years from the vintage it starts showing it true potential. I hate it but i love it

  • Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:

    2/16/2024 8:01:00 AM - I love these a cellar to room temp. I think is served to cooled then you miss out on the beauty of this wine.

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NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvee Edition 169eme

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