June 5, 2022 - Dark fruit, leather, library, nougat, hazel nuts, orange chocolate, strawberries, nice acidity and a long finish.
August 15, 2021 - Nose is initially oxidative and seems to strike a singular berry and citrus note. Smells like Krug at the beginning but quickly begins to add more detail and nuance. Spiced nuts. Orange citrus. A sort of candied and spiced nuttiness. Black pepper. On the palate this is texturally unique with high tension and extreme intensity. Dark fruited and powerful. No chalkiness or cream. Super focus and energy. Striking bubbles and very fine mousse. Should have waited longer but was very curious to finally drink one of these. Will definitely hold off on opening an ‘02. The more time you spend with it the more you get the sense this may be the Romanée-Conti of Champagne in that it’s magic is in the detail and nuance and demands a certain requisite knowledge and experience to really get it. Whereas Clos du Mesnil is comparatively opulent and has wonderful Chardonnay cream, is obvious and accessible, this is a darker and somewhat brooding wine that requires your attention. Fascinating. 95 - 96.
January 27, 2021 - blind
Powerful, nuts chocloate but with a cracking acidity. Not that big as 96 and 02. Really more PN than usually Krug. Compared to the CDM less Tropical fruits. Nailed it. 95-96
July 30, 2019 - Champagne Dinner in Champaign (NAYA - Champaign IL): Lots of berry and apple here with superbly elegant and rounded textures. thrilled me...always wanting more feisty brightness. But that's Blanc de Noirs.
June 19, 2019 - very consistent, nose and body fully in sync. Great intensity and for a blanc do noirs quite elegant with excellent acidity. Lot much minerality.
June 9, 2019 - 60-års dag og blinsmaking: Blind. Noe kamfer, røde epler, flott intensitet og syre, ganske stor kropp, behagelig og kompleks sak. Tippet en E. Rodez, så så helt off var jeg ikke. Ingen venter jo å få dette blindt.
July 1, 2018 - Drink in a full vertical of d'Ambonnay. This had a nice creamy texture. Was softer than the others. Light yet plenty of power. A more feminine example of d'Ambonnay with a little less power and more finesse. Lemon, citrus, toffee, orchard fruit and freshness. Great energy and tension. Lovely wine.
June 30, 2018 - Zachys BYO Montrachet & Musigny Lunch in Burgundy (1243 Bourgogne Society - Beaune): Small glass, brief note. Big and rich start showcasing berry aromas and flavors wonderfully. Long finish, still slightly closed, with even bigger potential.
December 15, 2017 - HDH auction tasting at Spiaggia; 12/14/2017-12/16/2017 (Chicago, IL): 413063, bottle 1403. Leftovers from the night before, with some slightly deteriorated mousse. This has a nice softness and generosity to it; it's not a particularly heavy or powerful Krug, but there are hallmarks of the big-bodied oxidative style here all the same. Some notes of bruised apple, mushrooms, and nuts here. The acidity is enamel-stripping. The quality is still clearly apparent in this wine, but as far as price goes...
October 12, 2017 - This is dark in fruit profile, but not nearly to the extent of any of the other CdA vintages. It resembles the '00 Krug vintage in that way, and in its vibrancy and clarity. Where it really shines is on the palate, where there's a seamlessness that leaves a great impression.