Champagne and syrah

Dinner at Peking Hotpot.

2015 Louis Roederer Cristal - nice acidity on the palate. Easy to drink, but not a whole lot of character at this stage.

Krug Grande Cuvée, 161ème Édition, en magnum, ID 113017 - beautifully aged, with classic toasty nose, good depth on palate with lemon and marmalade.

2005 Pax Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard - started drinking about 1 hour and 45 minutes after decanting. The nose was kinda muted now compared to what I know this wine could be, but still showing some fragrant, woodsy notes with good concentration. Nice but not explosive.

Full post on dinner is here.