Ratings
98 points (Tastingbook)
Identity
| Producer | Krug |
| Year | 2013 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Beautiful, intense golden color with an elegant orange hue |
| Aroma | Aromas of sea breeze, seaweed, lemon oil, toasted hazelnuts, caramel, nougat, brioche, dried pear, smoke, almonds, chamomile, wild herbs, maltose, citrus, mango, lemon curd, hints of smoke, pear, fig |
| Palate | Rich, powerful, endlessly refined palate with sublime acidity, roundness, concentration, balance, and silky tannins; creamy texture with a luxurious feel |
| Finish | Long, harmonious, and glorious finish with persistence and finesse; very long and lasting finish |
| Food Pairing | Caramelised scallops, pineapple, spicy sauces, rich gravies, squab, confit of vegetables, citrus fruits, sweet and sour sauces, spices, lobster, truffled dishes |
| Aging Potential | Built to age for decades; long and glorious future ahead |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Fermented in small, old barriques; little to no malolactic fermentation; very slow second fermentation; lees contact for 5 to 7 years; over ten years aging in cellars |
| Fermentation | Fermented in small, old barriques with little to no malolactic fermentation; very slow second fermentation |
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