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NV Krug Grande Cuvée
Vineyard: Champagne Krug
Price: $99.00- $239.99
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Style: White
Region: France > Champagne
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Drink By: 2024
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The composition of the cuvée is a stunning mosaic of flavors where the three champagne grapes, 20-25 growths and 6-10 different years, combine to give Krug Grande Cuvée its complexity, elegance and consistency year after year, blend after blend. To maintain this consistency Krug reserves a large selection of unblended still wines from previous vintages blending them with the youngest crop to create a fully balanced taste. These "reserve" wines may represent between a third and a half of the cuvée...
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  • Wine.com
    The composition of the cuvee is a stunning mosaic of flavors where the three champagne grapes, 20-25 growths and 6-10 different years, combine to give Krug Grande Cuvee its complexity, elegance and consistency year after year, blend after blend. To maintain this consistency Krug reserves a large selection of unblended still wines from previous vintages blending them with the youngest crop to create a fully balanced taste. These reserve wines may represent between a third and a half of the cuvee. ...
  • International Wine Cellar
    Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 129, November/December 2006 ($140) Light straw. Ripe apple, pear and orange on the nose, along with hints of honey, toffee and brioche. This smells deeper and richer than last year's cuvee but not as toasty as old-time Krug. The crisp pear and apple flavors are nicely lifted by juicy acidity and complicated by gentle baking spices. Finishes with very good focus and length. It may be sacrilege, but I'm finding ...
  • Steven Tanzer
    Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Steven Tanzer Marvelous. Evokes a complex palette of gingerbread, coffee, fig compote, orange peel and smoke flavors, all enmeshed in a supple texture and graceful harmony.
  • Wine & Spirits
    Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 12/07
  • Robert Parker
    Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 162
  • Wine Advocate
    Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 144 on Dec-02
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 12/31/87
  • Wine Enthusiast
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    wow!