In Bond Fine Wine. MV Krug, Champagne, France. White champagne in 3x150cl. Drinking window: 2021+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/06/2022 · Drink 2021-2041
Krug's NV Grande Cuvee 170'me 'dition is based on the 2014 vintage, complemented by some 45% reserve wines dating back to 1998, with the house drawing on, among many others, 2013 for structure and 2012 and 2003 for generosity. Opening in the glass with aromas of pastry cream, dried fruits, pear, warm spices, freshly baked bread and vanilla pod, it's medium to full-bodied, pillowy and fine-boned,…
Decanter (DEC) — 96/100 · Decanter.com, 27/04/2022 · Drink 2023 - 2040
A lovely ferny nose and breezy seaside raciness. Bright yellow fruit on entry, a flicker of preserved lemon and cooked quince adding vibrancy. Then comes the Krug richness which spreads over the palate. The balance hovers tantalisingly between tactile precision and soft warm fruit and the finish reveals layers of cinnamon-tinctured blancmange, and the creaminess goes on. Rich but light on its fee…
James Suckling (JS) — 96/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 27/04/2022 · Drink 2024+
Striking citrus focus here, with intense yellow citrus aromas, such as lemon and grapefruit, as well as flinty notes, wet stones and dried flowers, such as chamomile. Just the beginnings of more savory character, in the form of toast, cocoa powder and grilled nuts. The palate has a very taut, youthful and unevolved feel, showing elevated acidity and verticality as a central feature, around which…