Krug, Grande Cuvee 171eme Edition Size:6x750ml offering a bright beam of

offering a bright beam of cassis and plum gelÈe laced with flashes of violet

There is again excellent detail to the intense broad-shouldered flavors that are shaped by dense but fine-grained tannins on the hugely long

Looks quite mature ruby

It should evolve with grace over the next decade

wildflower and grilled herb

Krug, Grande Cuvee 171eme Edition Size:6x750ml offering a bright beam ofThe NV Grande Cuve 171me dition, based on the 2015 vintage, is every bit as impressive as it was the last time I tasted it. Creamy, layered and resonant, the 171 is seriously impressive. The style is one that favors tension over volume. Lemon peel, white flowers and white pepper open first. Hints of marzipan, tangerine peel and spice add an exotic flair to this mid weight, understated Grand Cuve. Floral notes and bright acids perk up the finish. The