Relatively restrained, even a bit grumpy, aromas display prominent petrol aromas where background hints of green apple, quinine, citrus rind and a floral whiff can be found. The palate impression is consistent with the n...(read more)

32% chardonnay, 50% pinot noir, 18% meunier; aged 26 years on lees; ID 215027; disgorged spring 2015

Olivier Krug knows 1988 intimately, having worked the full harvest at Krug, visiting all the growers and...(read more)

A very limited parcel of Cristal 2006, which has recently been made available by Louis Roederer under their 'Late Release' program. This is 7 years after the original release of this very senior fizz. The wine has been h...(read more)

32% chardonnay, 50% pinot noir, 18% meunier; aged 26 years on lees; ID 215027; disgorged spring 2015

Olivier Krug knows 1988 intimately, having worked the full harvest at Krug, visiting all the growers and...(read more)

This is lush and captivating in feel, with a velvety flow to the mix of plum, blackberry, boysenberry and açai berry compote flavors. A bold streak of licorice runs through the finish, underscored by a brambly not...(read more)

This has been opening up into full sumptuous expression for the last few years and now at 40 is seriously attractive. Displaying the full panoply of dark fruit, cherry and cassis, with liquorice and a rich, full-bodied c...(read more)