Krug's 29ème Édition Rosé is expressive, open and spicy on release, and features 67% of the challenging 2017 base year (although some of the red wines hail from the 2016 vintage). Krug relishes the challenge of difficult vintages, however, turning to its reserve library to help bring about a rosé of immediate depth and vinosity. Red plum, dried red berries and roasted spices make a fleshy, open entry, before a tangy, elongating finish is detailed with light herbal and peppery tones. It is relatively forward already, yet seems poised to develop more spicy and roasted savour in the medium term. (TH)

The NV Rosé 29ème Édition is bright and effusive in the glass. Cranberry, pink grapefruit, white pepper, chalk and mint race out of the glass. In most releases, the Krug Rosé is more austere. This is an especially textured, open-knit Rosé that will drink well right out of the gate. What a delight. (AG)