KRUG GRAND CUVEE 173 NV - white

Style : Savoury & DetailedThe Krug style cannot be summed up in a single sentence as each cuvee has its own unique personality. Suffice it to say that quality regardless of popular taste is paramount. Krug is Krug is Krug. All Krug's base wines are vinified in 205 litre barriques made from weathered Argonne oak, which is relatively neutral (tasted with other Champagnes, Krug's oakiness is distinctive, but rarely discernible when drunk on its own). Typically, the wine has a beautiful pale-golden colour, a soft yet invigorating mousse of slow rising, ultra-fine bubbles, elegant aromas of toast, roasted nuts, and dried fruits. The palate is profoundly rich, the fruit ripe yet beautifully dry and mellow, with great finesse and complexity. TOM STEVENSONBased on 2017, Krug's NV Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition is superb. It is an especially rich, almost opulent Grande Cuvée that very much reflects the personality of the base year in its tropical flavor profile. Lemon confit, baked apple tart, passion fruit, tangerine oil and spice are all beautifully amplified. The Krug team, led at the time by Chef de Caves Eric Lebel and current Chef de Caves Julie Cavil, did an exceptional job here. ANTONIO GALLONI, Vinous Region : Champagne, FRANCEVariety : Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier ABV: 12.5%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.