NV Krug Grande Cuvée 162nd Edition
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Pinot Noir 44%, Chardonnay 35% and Pinot Meunier 21%. Base vintage 2006. Reserve wine 40%. Lees ageing for 7 years. Disgorged spring 2014. Dosage 6 g/l. Deeper colour than the 163rd edition. Rich, open and a little bit buttery/creamy. Broad and less elegant than the 163rd and not as persistent. This is powerful but stands out in the line-up for its (relative) lack of elegance even though it has some nice toasty notes.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
James Suckling
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Pinot Noir 44%, Chardonnay 35% and Pinot Meunier 21%. Base vintage 2006. Reserve wine 40%. Lees ageing for 7 years. Disgorged spring 2014. Dosage 6 g/l. Deeper colour than the 163rd edition. Rich, open and a little bit buttery/creamy. Broad and less elegant than the 163rd and not as persistent. This is powerful but stands out in the line-up for its (relative) lack of elegance even though it has some nice toasty notes. (JH)
Based on the 2006 vintage. Such an exciting elixir! Truly Krug on top form with a beautiful creamy texture at this stage of its evolution. (JR)
A rich and dense wine with lots of dried fruits and a slight waxiness. It's full and layered with beeswax and lemon blossom with some lemon curd. Hints of honey, especially on the finish. Rich and flavorful. Drink now.
About the producer
Krug is a remarkable Champagne House which only makes prestige cuvées. The wines – with their distinctive rich, complex, oxidative style – are some of the region’s best.