Krug, Grande Cuvee Edition 162 Size:6x750ml

Krug, Grande Cuvee Edition 162 Size:6x750mlA rich and dense wine with lots of dried fruits and a slight waxiness. It's full and layered with beeswax and lemon blossom with some lemon curd. Hints of honey, especially on the finish. Rich and flavorful. Drink now.

yet nothing is over the top

Despite the impressive size and weight however

Lafarge explained that this was made from fruit that was destemmed by hand using what the Burgundians call a claie en osier

So alive (in contrast to so many smart bordeaux)

Consistent with the nose the middle weight and even more intensely mineral-driven flavors are restrained and chiseled while displaying first-rate persistence on the bitter chocolate-inflected finish

Cooler and more reserved red raspberry

Jamie Kutch gave up the city life to pursue Pinot- and Chardonnay-making in California – and is now a rising star

This is certainly pretty but it will need to add considerable depth to rise to the next level

This isn’t elegant but it’s still quite good

apricot-like flavor and round mouthfeel

chewy finish that features framing tannins and a sweetening touch of mocha

This has aged really well