TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
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TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
This is seriously good. There's a fine nose of toast, cinnamon, fresh lemon and chalk. Bead is super-fine and it has a tart line of crisp citrus. There's good volume and loads of spice. flavours envelop the mouth then draw into a singular minerally point. It has great cut and length and is extremely classy.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
I agree. For me, it seemed a bit lighter than most of their previous offerings. Didn’t pick up any oxidized type notes I often get with Krug.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
I have one bottle, maybe I’ll grab some more.
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This beats 166 and 163 hands down. Jury's out on 164. 165 and 162 and before are too hard to find to be in contention.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Nice! Ordered some 166 on sale at Flat Irons but they sold out and shipped 167 as a replacement.
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It's a hung jury, 11-1, on the 164's potential for greatness.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
I've loved the 160 and 162, and only had a small taste (but very promising) of the 164.
Very interesting that the 167 should be getting so much praise, since the base vintage (2011) was such a poor one in Champagne. But then I guess this where master blenders like Krug can really shine. $144 at HDH is a pretty unbeatable price!
Very interesting that the 167 should be getting so much praise, since the base vintage (2011) was such a poor one in Champagne. But then I guess this where master blenders like Krug can really shine. $144 at HDH is a pretty unbeatable price!
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
No doubt, that reserve wines will compensate for less than stellar base vintages. That's why I posited the unpopular idea that multi-vintage wines can often be superior to vintage ones. But great winemakers can make very good vintage wines in less than optimal vintages. I recently had Pierre Peters 2011 Chetillons and it was delicious. And I would not be surprised if it is showing better right now than the 2012 version.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Recently had this from 375 and mostly I'll take what Jeremy's having. I did get a *little* almond as well. Really enjoyed it.Jeremy Holmes wrote: ↑December 1st, 2019, 8:13 pmThis is seriously good. There's a fine nose of toast, cinnamon, fresh lemon and chalk. Bead is super-fine and it has a tart line of crisp citrus. There's good volume and loads of spice. flavours envelop the mouth then draw into a singular minerally point. It has great cut and length and is extremely classy.
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Both.Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2019, 5:05 am163 on release or 163 now? That’s my fav of the grand cuvees at the moment.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Got accidentally shipped 166th recently and reached out for a replacement on the 167th, glad i didn't let inertia just let me cellar it and shrug it off.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Hello,
I have tasted twice this cuvee ( masterclass in paris, and a tasting in a winecellar)
And i find it closed (sorry i don’t knom the english word to say that it was not ready, mute and that we have to wait some years for judge it )
Like krug 2006 ...
I have tasted twice this cuvee ( masterclass in paris, and a tasting in a winecellar)
And i find it closed (sorry i don’t knom the english word to say that it was not ready, mute and that we have to wait some years for judge it )
Like krug 2006 ...
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
"closed" is the correct description.Francois Olivier wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2019, 11:38 pmHello,
I have tasted twice this cuvee ( masterclass in paris, and a tasting in a winecellar)
And i find it closed (sorry i don’t knom the english word to say that it was not ready, mute and that we have to wait some years for judge it )
Like krug 2006 ...
I have yet to have the 167 but enjoyed the 166 even though it was extremely young. My favorite Krug experience has been 164 out of Magnum.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
In this masterclass, they are also
Grande cuvée 162, vintage 2004, 2006 and
Grande cuvée 167
GC 162 was opened and very nice.
To say the truth, grande cuvee is better after some years (5 or 10 years ) in cellar for express itself.
And this is the case for GC162.
Grande cuvée 162, vintage 2004, 2006 and
Grande cuvée 167
GC 162 was opened and very nice.
To say the truth, grande cuvee is better after some years (5 or 10 years ) in cellar for express itself.
And this is the case for GC162.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
It baffles the mind that magnums of the 164 can still be had at $400.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Grande cuvee's prices are growing up (lvmh need money maybe to buy tiffanys).
Around 170€ in france. (190$)
3 year ago it was 145€.
Around 170€ in france. (190$)
3 year ago it was 145€.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Yeah for real, buying them up as much as I can.J. Ashourian wrote: ↑December 4th, 2019, 4:51 pmIt baffles the mind that magnums of the 164 can still be had at $400.
Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Thank you for all the notes and thoughts. Just diving into Krug and way behind the curve on my learnings. How long do you suggest holding the 167 before it starts to strut its stuff and how does it compare to the other recent vintages?
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Cracking a 375 of this tonight; we’ll see how it is.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
It was definitely more approachable than the 166 this early. I’d put it behind 163-165 atm but it’s very good considering the base vintage.
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I had it very recently along with '08 Dom and several other Champagnes, and I liked the 167 more than the '08 Dom. Really great Champagne.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
just saw a $168 per bottle offer, $75 for halves. Seems pricy.
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Alan- where did you see that please and thank you.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
I got it from wine.com for ~60 a half or less with the coupon code. Hdh had it for 143/btl recently too
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Wine.com is showing $250 a bottle.
I bought a 6 pack for $148 a btl last year from a local shop.
I bought a 6 pack for $148 a btl last year from a local shop.
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Re: TN: N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme
Thank you both. Not cheap these days
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