Krug Grande Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée 170th Edition NV (1.5L) [NET] CS20230828 Burgundy's quiet under-the-radar pick

Burgundy's quiet under-the-radar pick

gives it polish without turning it into a lumberyard

Butterscotch and herbs on the nose

but that is probably due to 40% of the wine aging in small Burgundy barrels before it sees a whopping 5 years on the lees

From the producer: Tucked away as it is

Krug Grande Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée 170th Edition NV (1.5L) [NET] CS20230828 Burgundy's quiet under-the-radar pickFrom the Winery: A blend of 195 wines from 12 different years, the youngest of which is from 2014, while the oldest dates back to 1998. Its final composition is 51% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay and 11% Meunier. Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread. Grilled notes and flavours of almond paste, quince, lemon, limoncello and dried fruit.