Rating | 95 |
Style | Sparkling White |
Blend | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier |
Vintage | NV |
Appellation |
Champagne France |
ABV | 12.5% |
Price | $250.00 |
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Reviewed | 2024-12-03 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Host/Hostess Gifting, Special Occasion Splurges
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir
Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition NV Review
Instead of keeping a consistent house style or declaring only certain vintages, Krug makes a new wine each year, crafting the very best expression of the region possible annually. This wine marks the 172nd edition of this tradition, made primarily with wines from the 2016 harvest blended with reserve wines from 10 other vintages. The final composition is 44 percent Pinot Noir, 36 percent Chardonnay, and 20 percent Pinot Meunier. It offers Krug’s classic luxurious and rich flavor profile, with notes of brioche, vanilla, and fresh pastry dough. The palate is deep and round with flavors of baked golden apples, preserved lemons, and roasted hazelnuts. It has a creamy texture and steady bubbles that keep the palate vibrant.
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