Krug, Grande Cuvee 171eme Edition Size:6x750ml It should evolve with grace

It should evolve with grace over the next decade

ephemeral spice

(from a parcel of vines that are in Flagey opposite Clos de Vougeot)

An admirably discreet application of wood sets off the notably restrained

Krug, Grande Cuvee 171eme Edition Size:6x750ml It should evolve with graceThe NV Grande Cuve 171me dition, based on the 2015 vintage, is every bit as impressive as it was the last time I tasted it. Creamy, layered and resonant, the 171 is seriously impressive. The style is one that favors tension over volume. Lemon peel, white flowers and white pepper open first. Hints of marzipan, tangerine peel and spice add an exotic flair to this mid weight, understated Grand Cuve. Floral notes and bright acids perk up the finish. The