Krug Grand Cuvee, are you serious?

[K_John_Joseph]

@Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

First of all, thank you Brad for the wealth of fantastic information. I love reading your replies!

Second, I have never turned down a glass of the Krug NV as it often shows quite brilliant. However, given the price tag and the unknown variability given lots, it seems like a dicey proposition to buy on a consistant basis. In fact, I think I’d rather focus on cherrypicking a few bottles of the 96 for special ocassions and having bottles of PP or Billot ready for more common occasions. When you think about it, if the bottling requires 10 years of age to become enjoyable, it is even more expensive than the $50 grower which has a faster maturation scale, given the time-cost of money. For me, Krug NV doesn’t quite equate on the value spectrum.

I completely get this take. I don’t buy a bunch of Krug for that very reason, considering that I can usually get Bolly G.A. for the price of the MV. That said, I generally really enjoy it when I get to drink it. What I will say is that I would probably buy Krug MV over NV Pierre Peters because of what I see as a major difference in quality. I’ve really enjoyed vintage PP, but some of the NV stuff I’ve had was underwhelming. Then again, we’re talking about a major price difference.

[Joe_Webb]

The first few times I had Krug it was a little disappointing. Though after doing the seminar at the berserkers ski and wine fest I have a new appreciation. Krug recommended a light chill and a white wine glass. They believe that the wine being to cold or in a flute makes it not show to its full potiental. Its the only bubbles I have had that actually gets better in the fridge overnight when half full. Its just not drinking it all in a siting strains the will power. We now drink a bottle of bubbles first then open the Krug so were not so thirsty and savor it a little more.