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Krug Grande Cuvee 171

Champagne

France

Rating962024
  • White Blend
    Style
  • $200 - $299
    Price Class
  • $250
    Release Price
  • Brut
    Dry/Sweet

Editions: 169170171172

Krug Grande Cuvee 171 Champagne is a multi-vintage brut white blend. Compare it's rating to similar brands.

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Krug Champagne

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Krug is part of LVMH, but maintains it's own unique identity. It is known for producing only prestige cuvee Champagne.

 

Details


  • Dry/Sweet: Brut

  • Sugar dosage: Proprietary

  • Varietals: 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 18% Meunier

  • When to drink: Drink in 2023 and for up to 8 years.

  • Winery: Krug Champagne

  • Appellation: Champagne, France

  • Wine type: Sparkling wine

Characteristics

Krug Grande Cuvee 171 is a multi-vintage brut white blend Champagne consisting of 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 18% Meunier. The 171 edition is a blend from 12 different years, the youngest of which is from 2015, while the oldest dates back to 2000.

Tasting Notes

Nose: "Aromas are of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread."

Palate: "Flavors are of almond paste, quince, lemon, limoncello and dried fruit."

Critic Ratings


  • 95
    2024 Decantor
  • 96
    2023 Wine Spectator
  • 97
    2023 Wine Enthusiast

Winery


Krug Champagne

The most popular Krug Champagne brands are rated and compared to other brands. Detailed descriptions along with tasting notes are provided.

Krug is part of LVMH, but maintains it's own unique identity. It is known for producing only prestige cuvee Champagne.

 

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