{"product_id":"krug-grande-cuvee-166th-edition-750-ml-nv","title":"Krug - NV - Grande Cuvee 166th Edition  - 750 ml.","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarietal: \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay \u003cstrong\u003e     -     Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage: \u003cstrong\u003eNV\u003c\/strong\u003e      -     Size: \u003cstrong\u003e750 ml.\u003c\/strong\u003e      -     Type: \u003cstrong\u003eSparkling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée was born from the singular vision of Joseph Krug: to craft the finest Champagne every year, transcending the limitations of vintage variation. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honored this philosophy by creating a new Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée annually—an uncompromising expression of Champagne at its fullest. Its remarkable finesse is shaped by an extended aging of approximately seven years in Krug’s cellars, with more than two decades of expertise and patience required to bring each bottle to life. True to Joseph Krug’s original inspiration, every Edition is created anew, making each one entirely unique. The Edition number, now displayed on the front label, marks this year’s release: the 166th Edition. The 166th Edition is an extraordinary blend of 140 wines drawn from 13 different years, spanning from the youngest harvest of 2010 to the oldest dating back to 1999.\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\u003ch5\u003eExpert Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker: \u003c\/strong\u003e96\u003cp\u003eCompared to Krug's 160th edition, the bright golden-yellow colored NV Grande Cuvée 166ème Édition (ID117010) is still a baby that shows the chalky and fruity features of a young white Burgundy intermixed with notes of Schwarzwälder Kirsch (dark cherries with black chocolate) and floral (ammonia) flavors on the pure, fresh and elegant yet intense and still yeasty brioche nose with its ripe apple aromas and refreshingly bright (lemon juice) overtones. Round, wide and very elegant yet also straight and tense on the palate, this 2010-dominated cuvée is very delicate, fresh and chalky but also dense and lush in its vinous texture. The finish is well-structured, fresh and persistent, indicating great complexity and vibrancy. However, I would wait at least another three years, during which time the 166th edition will gain even more finesse and quiet. The 166ème Édition is composed of 140 wines from 13 different harvests between 1998 and 2010, and it's a blend of 45% Pinot Noir with 39% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, the latter of which provides the vivacity that the Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs surprisingly didn't have in 2010, a vintage that was marked by its \"tumultuous climate,\" as Eric Lebel writes. Tasted in New York in November 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43193628524580,"sku":"FV2026010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1997\/1819\/files\/KRUG-NV-GRANDECUVEE166THEDITION-750ML.png?v=1769490066","url":"https:\/\/finding.wine\/products\/krug-grande-cuvee-166th-edition-750-ml-nv","provider":"finding.wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}