Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne 2006

Entirely crafted from Pinot Noir sourced in a single parcel of Clos d’Ambonnay, Krug’s 2006 Blanc de Noirs Brut Clos d’Ambonnay is one of my favorite vintages at this address. Evoking aromas of spices, smoke, white fruits, brioche, pastry, dried herbs, plum and ripe orchard fruits, it possesses a full-bodied, round and charming mid-palate framed by a crystalline and pure texture. It has a delicately phenolic mid-palate and pinpoint mousse that leads to a long, mineral and saline finish marked by subtle iodine notes and gastronomic bitterness. Classic and precise, this is purity and elegance incarnate. Though already superb, readers should be patient to enjoy this Champagne at its peak. Drink date: 2030-2050. Score – 98. (Yohan Castaing, robertparker.com, Oct. 24, 2024)