I recorked the bottle and tasted it again a couple of hours later to find that it keeps changing

all wrapped up in Krug's signature toasty patina

Shows surprising vivacity for a hot-year wine and finishes spicy

that’s when he’s not in Russia

This is all about purity of cherry and raspberry fruit

Taittinger, Brut Millesime Size:6x750ml I recorked the bottle andAll grands and premiers crus. 50% Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Valle de la Marne, 50% Chardonnay. Aged four years on the lees. Dosage 9 g l. Tasted blind. Broad nose with a bit more depth [than the 2009 tasted alongside]. Tense and vibrant. Lots of zing and citrus peel. Even lime flavour.