Krug NV Grande Cuve 171me dition 2015121312015200042%171me

Krug’s NV Grande Cuve 171me dition is based on the 2015 vintage. It is a blend of 131 wines from 12 different years, the youngest of which is from 2015, while the oldest dates back to 2000. In all, reserve wines from the Houses extensive library made up 42% of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential to each dition of Krug Grande Cuve. A stay of around seven years in Krugs cellars gives Krug Grande Cuve 171me dition its distinct expression and elegance.

Appellation:
Champagne, France

Type:
Champagne

Grape Varieties:
45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Meunier

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 94 points)
NV Grande Cuve 171me Edition 45% Pinot Noir37% Chardonnay18% Pinot Meunier10

The NV Grande Cuve 171me Edition is a delightful blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 18% Pinot Meunier and boasts an attractive and captivating aroma of dried fruits, pastry, lemon oil, marzipan, spring flowers and ginger, with hints of almond and vanilla notes that become more pronounced over time. This medium to full-bodied wine is precise and well-structured, with a fleshy core of fruit and a sapid, incisive finish. Crafted around the 2015 vintage, the blend comprises 131 reserve wines from as far back as 2000 (42% of the total blend) and is expected to age beautifully over the next decade.