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Krug Grande Cuveé 170ÈME Édition Brut Champagne Blend NV
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Shay A 
A wonderful pairing for some Christmas caviar! From 375ml. My local wine group has had a lot of fun/discussion regarding Krug’s Grand Cuvées the last 7-8 releases, as there appears to be a style shift. This 170 (base vintage ‘14) reminds me of what classical Krug GC can be (rich, nougat, ginger) whereas 169 and 171 are very sharp, bright and sport a non-typical Krug profile if referencing Krug of the past (168 does a great job of combining both profiles). Krug’s 170 has an unusually high (about 45%) use of reserve wines due to the crop of pinot noir in 2014 not being great as well as evidently battling Suzuki flies. Thankfully there was plenty of pinot noir in the reserve wine library at Krug, thus this release shows a classical golden patina in the glass with aromatics of hazelnut, orange and lemon cream pastry. Beautifully rich and balanced on the palate with spiced pear, nougat, espresso, ginger and a hint of oxidation and leesy goodness. Wonderful GC that seems to be drinking perfectly.
A wonderful pairing for some Christmas caviar! From 375ml. My local wine group has had a lot of fun/discussion regarding Krug’s Grand Cuvées the last 7-8 releases, as there appears to be a style shift. This 170 (base vintage ‘14) reminds me of what classical Krug GC can be (rich, nougat, ginger) whereas 169 and 171 are very sharp, bright and sport a non-typical Krug profile if referencing Krug of the past (168 does a great job of combining both profiles). Krug’s 170 has an unusually high (about 45%) use of reserve wines due to the crop of pinot noir in 2014 not being great as well as evidently battling Suzuki flies. Thankfully there was plenty of pinot noir in the reserve wine library at Krug, thus this release shows a classical golden patina in the glass with aromatics of hazelnut, orange and lemon cream pastry. Beautifully rich and balanced on the palate with spiced pear, nougat, espresso, ginger and a hint of oxidation and leesy goodness. Wonderful GC that seems to be drinking perfectly.
9.4
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
15 person champagne tasting with friends. We finished the tasting with what I would call the King of Champagne, Kurg. For me their are two Kings in wine. The other would be Chateau Latour. Had this three times last year, it was showing a lot of citrus. In our tasting, it showed more integration & complexity. Much better and will continue to better things for a decade…maybe more.
15 person champagne tasting with friends. We finished the tasting with what I would call the King of Champagne, Kurg. For me their are two Kings in wine. The other would be Chateau Latour. Had this three times last year, it was showing a lot of citrus. In our tasting, it showed more integration & complexity. Much better and will continue to better things for a decade…maybe more.
9.5
Conrad Green
Fresh and pretty. Smooth in the middle and very poised delicious
Fresh and pretty. Smooth in the middle and very poised delicious
9.4
jesus g
Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards
Wild night for our friend Fran’s bday
Wild night for our friend Fran’s bday
9.4Conrad Green
Soft yellow fruit. A hint of peach and limestone. Great focus and fine acidity. Needs time to flesh out
Soft yellow fruit. A hint of peach and limestone. Great focus and fine acidity. Needs time to flesh out
9.3
Matt
Open knit, smokey, seamlessly long and showing so many lovely mineral accents beneath gorgeous orchard fruits and lees derived richness
Open knit, smokey, seamlessly long and showing so many lovely mineral accents beneath gorgeous orchard fruits and lees derived richness
9.6Conrad Green
Bright and lovely. Lemon and chalk. Young and zesty. Needs a bit of time to settle but it seems to have a lot at this stage
Bright and lovely. Lemon and chalk. Young and zesty. Needs a bit of time to settle but it seems to have a lot at this stage
9.2
Ron Siegel
This was open, energetic with a rich, creamy mouthfeel showing notes of green apple & brioche
This was open, energetic with a rich, creamy mouthfeel showing notes of green apple & brioche
9.4Ron Siegel
Rich with notes of lemon, green apple, pear & brioche.
Rich with notes of lemon, green apple, pear & brioche.
9.3Ron Siegel
Fresh, energetic with green apple, limestone, dough & white flower
Fresh, energetic with green apple, limestone, dough & white flower
9.4
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