NV Krug Grande Cuvee Edition 166

Blending wines from a careful selection of different vintages gives the Grande Cuvée its unique fullness of flavour and aroma, difficult to express through the wines of just one year. Created from 45% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 16% Meunier, this latest release is a blend of an incredible 140 wines from 10 different years - the youngest of which dates back to 2010 and the oldest to 1998. Édition 166 was composed around the harvest of 2010 and enriched with reserve wines from the House of Krug's extensive library, accounting for 42% of the final blend. It has spent seven years maturing in the Krug cellars in Reims prior to its release, enhancing its particular expression. Absolutely leaps from the glass; apple and lemon scented, it’s so young, fresh and alive. With time it unfurls and reveals more layers of baked-lemon, lime, bruised apple and a touch of brioche. The complexity on the nose is incredible even at this young stage. On the palate this is the epitome of elegance with plenty of lime, baked apple, white flowers, mandarin and honey that continue to biscuit and brioche notes. Laser-like acidity and exquisite tension balance the almost painfully intense and beautifully defined fruit. Very vinous and deep through to the long finish. A masterpiece in the making.