Krug Grande Cuvee 171 is a multi-vintage brut white blend Champagne. Our Krug Champagne webpage includes a list of Krug's current collection along with ratings.
Krug Grande Cuvee 171 is a brut white blend.
Rating: [ 96 ]
Price Class: [$200-$299]
Release Price: $250
Krug Grande Cuvee
Recent Editions: | 171 | 170 | 169 |
Critic Ratings:
* 2023 [WS 96] [WE 95]
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Krug Grande Cuvee 171 is a multi-vintage brut white blend Champagne consisting of 45% pinot noir, 37% chardonnay, and 18% meunier grapes. The 171 edition is a blend from 12 different years, the youngest of which is from 2015, while the oldest dates back to 2000.
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.
| Producer | Krug |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Wine type | Sparkling wine |
| Color | A light golden color |
| Style | |
| Varietals | Pinot noir, chardonnay, and meunier grapes |
| Sweetness | Brut |
| Dosage | Proprietary |
| Category | Brut white blend |
| When to drink | Drink now and for up to 8 years. |