The Grande Cuvée 172ème is based on the 2016 vintage (58%) with reserve wines going back to 1998. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The wine pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. The nose, which was a little reticent at first, came alive after about 30min of air. At that point, it became redolent of ripe and dried tropical fruit, lemon curd, white flowers, freshly baked brioche, marzipan, and torrone. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and texture is positively divine. Every time I have Krug, I fell like the splurge is worth it. This was an outstanding pairing with the spider crab arroz cremoso. Drink now (perhaps even with a short decent!) and through 2046. — 2 months ago
Disgorged 06 so 99 or so — 6 months ago
Celebrating a friend’s house sale. A generous friend with good taste. 👃 — 9 months ago
Continues to drink well. Long day of house cleaning needs some reward :) — 10 days ago
171 drinking fabulously 👌🏻 — 3 months ago
163 ÈME Edition In a very good spot. — 3 months ago
One of the best champagnes I’ve had. Ate at a 2 star Michelin restaurant in Tokyo — 2 years ago
Приторный, долгое послевкусие, насыщенный вкус. — 2 years ago
CLAP London — 15 days ago
From late 1990's; Premiere wine merchants, nyc — a month ago
Når det kommer til champagne, er jeg åbenbart meget basic. 🤷♂️ — 3 months ago
From Austria’s benchmark producer of TBA, the 2019 Grande Cuvée No. 5, sitting at the sweet spot of richness and finesse, is quite majestic.
Deep aromas of apricot preserve, quince, honeycomb and saffron lead to a viscous yet racy palate. Intense sweetness is perfectly framed by vibrant acidity, finishing long and elegant.
Obviously drinking this too young. It will probably outlive me. — 6 months ago
Fruity, black fruits. Concentration. Tree’s skin. Sweet and spicy. Arlaux Brut Grande Cuvee Premier Cru Champagne Blend @, Vinsem, 241230 — a year ago
Damian
Rich, opulent. Needed 2 hours in the bottle to show full potential. — 9 days ago