ON-38562 BC-349688 QC-727453

Krug Grande Cuvée Brut

Champagne Champagne
Champagne, France

$290.00 (38562)

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August 30, 2014

Critic Reviews (5)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

The latest release of the Grande Cuvee falls squarely within the immediately recognizable Krug house style of...

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Treve Ring
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Treve Ring

Based on the 2007 vintage, this 2014 disgorgement is a selected cuvee of 12 vintages across 182 crus. Rich and full...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is combined from over 180 different lots of wine spanning seven vintages. It has a very intense, piercing,...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Rich, dense, notes of toast, roasted chestnuts, crème caramel and pear. Enveloping and highly engaging. Lovely...

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Nadia  Fournier
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Nadia Fournier

This mythical cave applied very rigorously in the development of its Grande Cuvée. Fruit from a blend of 12 vintages...

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Community Reviews (2)

Edward Rasiulis
Edward Rasiulis

Distinctive, elegant, sophisticated & amazing

Description: Deep gold in colour with a medium+ intense nose and fine mousse. This complex Champagne features toasted brioche layered in Kerrygold butter followed by jellied fruits, marzipan, golden apples, hazelnuts, almonds, tangerines, barley sugar, gingerbread, honey & sweet spices. Full body with good acidity and a very long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Every Krug after 2011 has a specific ID that you can check for the bottles detail at www.krug.com. This bottle’s ID is 411048

Drink now or in the next 20 years on its own or pair it with chicken Brûlée Pâté

Tasted: 4 Dec 2014 (My 6th Year Wedding Anniversary)

Top Pick

Score: 9.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 19/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5+

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