Krug 2006 Champagne BottleABV 12% Krug is arguably the most prestigious name in Champagne. Founded in 1843 and a family dynasty still, it is now owned by LMVH who bought it in 1999, but it still retains its unique character. the signal qualities of Krug are due to the very particular approach and methods used in its production. The house has a broad but discerning attitude with regard to blend and proportion in the cuves. The unusual favouring and predominance of Pinot Meunier

Château Ormes de Pez (owned and managed by the Cazes family

with fermentation and maturation avoiding wood to preserve the fresh steely flavours and unique influence of the chalky vineyard soils

the 2015 has a bit more Sangiovese than is the norm

It seems to be aging at a glacial pace

wingtip collar shirts and other gentlemen's fashion choices from the Roaring Twenties

forcing the vines to grow far into the ground

ultra-fine tannins and a long and gorgeous finish

The finish reveals just enough of that acidic prickle to assure an easy ten or fifteen year drinking window

split evenly

5 million bottles of Dom Pérignon with each edition

but it is really a privilege to taste something as amazing as this

The nose is fine and elegant