Important Update From the Founder

N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée

Champagne Blend

Barry Rothof wrote: 94 points

July 1, 2019 - BBQ & Wines (Oegstgeest, NL): Beige label without ID code, V751 letter code on the cork, which means disgorged sept/oct 2007. This wine was richly vinous and expressive, supremely harmonious with gingerbread, hazelnut, brioche and more mature citrus complexity.

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RolfT commented:

7/2/19, 12:43 PM - We drank the exact same edition last week. As far I know it is the 2001 based GC. Surprisingly good despite the weak vintage. But since no vintage was made, nor any Clos Mesnil or Ambonnay - so the best fruit from these made it into the GC as well as a record high amount of reserves (60%?).
Barry Rothof commented:

7/3/19, 2:56 AM - Thx Rolf very helpful this shoulde be the 159 eme?
RolfT commented:

7/4/19, 11:08 AM - No :) 157eme.
the 159eme is 2003 based and would probably have cork code v10xx (for regular size bottles).
RolfT commented:

7/4/19, 12:06 PM - Correction to previous info - according to Krug website the 157 (2001based) only containes 29% reserves. I dont remember where I got the 60% from...
Barry Rothof commented:

7/5/19, 4:12 AM - Many Thanks!