Krug, Grande Cuvee 171eme Edition Size:6x750ml There is again excellent detail

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

ephemeral spice

It should evolve with grace over the next decade

This will need plenty more time in bottle to show its best

Krug, Grande Cuvee 171eme Edition Size:6x750ml There is again excellent detailThe 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