Krug, Grande Cuvée, Edition, 168th
Very chiselled aromas burst from the glass in this exceptional Grand Cuvee, whose heart comes from the brilliant 2012 vintage. Fine crushed stones, flint, crisp butter pastry and an elegant puff of light smoke and chalk unfurl to reveal fine white flowers, lemon pith and white currant. Very pretty and pixelated as it trips across the palate, yet with remarkable intensity of flavour and persistence. This is Grand Cuvee etched with precision and taut intensity yet also a real sense of mid-palate concentration. A wonderfully complete wine, brilliant now and for years to come. A blend of 52% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 13% Meunier. Reserve wines from the House’s extensive library made up 42% of the final blend.
critic reviews
Krug’s NV Grande Cuvée 168éme Édition is based on the 2012 vintage. Apricot, chamomile, lemon confit, hazelnut and lightly honeyed notes resonate in a super-expressive, inviting Grande Cuvée that will drink well right out of the gate. The natural radiance of the year comes through beautifully. This release is a blend of 52% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 13% Meunier across a staggering 198 different wines from eleven vintages going back to 1996. Already quite expressive, the 168éme shows plenty of the signature Krug toasty notes in a style that offers tons of immediacy. Some recent releases have been more inward at this stage, but the 168éme is ready to go. Disgorged winter 2018/2019. Krug ID: 119001.