Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2000

Rich, creamy mousse carries waves of brioche, roasted almonds and honeyed stone fruit. Eric Lebel's gentler touch shows in the wine's supple texture, a marked departure from the austere character of earlier vintages like 1995 and 1996. The complexity builds slowly, revealing layers of spice and mineral depth that speak to Ambonnay's singular terroir. Magnificent when at its best, though bottle variation remains a concern.