Hints of blossom
The joy of discovery
plus a touch of spice at the long
rich tannins that need more bottle age to flesh out
It is still extremely youthful and seems slightly more backward than I would have guessed based on the barrel tastings
Krug Grand Cuvee NV 169 eme Edition Champagne Red Wine Hints of blossomAbout The Wine As Known as "Gold Label" (gold label with Bordeaux red frame) No information about grapes At nose is fantastic, brioche, citrus, toast apple, honey, lemon, almond, cream, minerals, butter, hazelnut, yeast, nutty, grapefruit, marzipan, biscuit, gingerbread, pastry, tropical, chalk, baked apple In mouth is rich, very expressive, roundness and softness, lively acidity, fruity notes, citrus notes, long persistency. Food Match A good