Bright, fresh, vibrant, a sort of arrested state of development with a shot of energy and life to a mature / developed champagne. Nose is more mature with orange citrus, toast, and nuts in the slightly oxidative Krug style. Hazelnut, slight smoke. Palate is brighter and more youthful with acid and more citrus. Rich, textured, and quite powerful. Excellent champagne, but if you are being ultra critical, the complaint here would be that the nose (more indicative ‘88 maturity) and palate (‘Collection’ energy bump) aren’t aligned yet. Maybe the recent disgorgement needs time to settle. I liked this a lot but will wait to open my others. Can’t help but feel ‘88 regular release is a little more integrated and complete, and creamier in top examples.

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