fig and cedar

The wood treatment isn’t shy though neither is it dominant on the very ripe yet fresh nose that exhibits notes of dark raspberry

marzipan and crystalized honey across the creamy palate

There is excellent volume and power

Krug, Grande Cuvee Edition 165 other_regions_italy fig and cedarThe NV Grande Cuve 165me dition is showing well, offering up a lovely bouquet of warm bread, honeycomb, peachy fruit, smoke and lemon oil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied, layered and beautifully integrated, with excellent depth at the core, a fine mousse and a long, chalky finish. Built around the 2009 vintage, the 165me isn't as powerful or fleshy as the 167me dition, but if anything, it's even classier and more harmonious at this