Lots of mature orchard fruit aromas and flavors with some nutty, bready character. Slightly more advanced that I might hope for Krug at this stage in its evolution. Perhaps best over the next 3-6 years.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Best I've ever found this wine to show. Intensely floral start with fresh orchard fruit aromas and flavors. Background spice hints throughout. Very good length and power.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Double decanted 20-30 minutes before serving. Don't recall if I have had this before, but it came across as subtle to start, particularly on the nose. I like the flavors, but didn't find the complexity I was expecting.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Served single blind. Open an hour before serving. Totally rock star tonight. Lots of apple and lemon peel with sensational floral notes throughout. Starts slightly lean, ends rounded and alluring.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Slightly floral with lots of lush orchard fruit on both nose and palate. Incredibly fresh for its age, but with the bones that have enabled it to hold up. Drinking beautifully now.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Served single blind. Open an hour before served and double decanted. Lots of orchard fruit, very lean and edgy with great power and concentration. Least accessible in the flight, but with the greatest energy and long-term potential.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Single blind alongside the 1999. Earthy red fruit with muted spice. I thought this slightly heat damaged, in that it came across as far more tired, less vibrant vs many bottles tasted over the past few years. Perhaps 88-89 points based on how it showed tonight.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Open 2 hours before serving, tasted single blind alongside the 1998 vintage. This jumped out of the glass with spice and enticing perfume. Cross-section of great red fruit flavors with sensational spice. Intriguing textures and close to perfect harmony. By a slight margin this was my WOTN.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Open 2 hours before serving with 1 hour in decanter. Served single blind alongside the 01, 02 vintages. Dense and very ripe fruit, mostly showcasing red and black cherry. Almost accessible today, probably the wine with the greatest long-term potential in the flight.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Open 2 hours before serving, then poured single blind alongside the 99, 02 vintages. Very forward and pleasurable tonight with charming red fruit start-to-finish. Probably the most enjoyable now, but I found this the least complex of the flight.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Open 2 hours before serving with one hour in decanter. Served single blind alongside the 1999 and 2001 vintages. Gorgeous now, my favorite of the flight for consumption now. All red fruit with great spice and especially impressive balance.
1998 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne
Lots of mature orchard fruit aromas and flavors with some nutty, bready character. Slightly more advanced that I might hope for Krug at this stage in its evolution. Perhaps best over the next 3-6 years.
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