Krug, Grand Cuvee 171me Edition NV - 75cl
The 171ème Edition of Krug's Grand Cuvée represents a specific moment in the house's perpetual quest for consistency. With each new release, Krug's winemakers, working in a tradition uninterrupted since 1843, select from a cellar of reserve wines - some decades old - to create a blend that captures the house style whilst reflecting its vintage components.
This particular edition draws from a notably complex assemblage: the blend incorporates a higher proportion of reserve wines than certain recent releases, lending additional complexity and depth. On the nose, you'll discover the classical Krug aromatics refined to an art form: white flowers, orchard fruit, subtle citrus, and beneath these, a compelling minerality with hints of chalk and gunflint. There's also the characteristic yeast note - fresh brioche, honeycomb, the aromatic signature of proper ageing - alongside subtle spice and a hint of ginger.
The palate demonstrates the rigorous precision for which Krug is celebrated. The mousse is exceptionally fine, nearly gossamer in texture, yet the wine carries notable weight and concentration on the mid-palate. Flavours develop methodically: golden apple, pear, subtle almond, with undertones of honey and toast. The acidity, fully integrated, provides structure and drive without any sense of harshness. What emerges is a wine of remarkable balance - substantial yet elegant, complex yet coherent, with a finish that is long, clean, and deeply mineral.
How to Serve
Serve at 8-10°C in proper flutes. Allow 10-15 minutes of decanting to fully open the wine.
Food Pairings
Ideal with seafood, particularly oysters, scallops, and fine white fish. The wine's complexity also suits roasted poultry, light game, and refined Asian cuisine with subtle spicing.
