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Krug Grande Cuvee Edition 165 Non Vintage

RegionChampagne
Subregion France > Champagne
ColourWhite
TypeSparkling

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Tasting Notes

Vivid acidity drives this richly expressive Champagne, while wild cherry, blood orange sorbet, lime blossom, spun honey and spice notes play on the fine, satinlike mousse. Tightly knit and racy, with the lasting finish echoing the expansive flavor range. Disgorged fall 2016. Drink now through 2023

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Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator Insider, July 2018

The NV Grand Cuvée 165ème Édition Brut (ID 416039 – disgorged IV/2016) is a multi-vintage Champagne based on the 2009 vintage and includes a wide range of reserve wines from fine vintages going back to 2001. The 165th edition is comprised of 127 wines and opens with a beautiful, very clear and delicate bouquet that displays very fine toast, nougat, hazelnut, ripe and dried fruit (raisins), floral and concentrated (and refreshing) citrus fruit aromas. On the palate, this is a generously rich, mature yet fresh, highly finessed and elegant prestige cuvée with a long, complex, tensioned and beautifully mineral finish with tangy citrus flavors. Under perfect storing conditions, the 165ème Édition should gain even more depth and finesse during the next 10 to 15, maybe even 20 years. Drink 2018-2034.

95
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate (237), June 2018

It is a blend of 127 wines from 12 different years, the youngest of which dates back to 2009 and the oldest to 1990.

Its final composition is 47% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier.

A stay of at least seven years in Krug’s cellars gives Krug Grande Cuvée 165ème Édition its particular expression and elegance.

Farr Vintners, Farr Tasting, January 2018
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