jasmine and passion fruit are some of the many notes that give the 2010 its decidedly racy
(this wine was reviewed in July 2008 and is a library release
This is quite good and sufficiently forward that it should be accessible on the younger side
humus and truffle
finishing very long with loads of earthy/savory sparks
Krug, Grande Cuvee Brut Zero jasmine and passion fruit areBearing the inaugural Grande Cuve label, which was used from 1978 to 1982, this bottle of Krug's NV Brut Grande Cuve (1978 1982) offers up a deep bouquet of honeycomb, spices, dried citrus peal, toasted bread, lemon oil and walnuts. Full bodied, layered and textural, it's built around an incisive spine of acidity, with fine depth at the core and a long, mineral finish. This is a little firmer and more structural than the more pillowy, charming mid