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97 points. - Falstaff
96 points. - Vinous
95 points. - Decanter
94 points. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
18/20 points. - Jancis Robinson
Grande Cuvée 174ème Édition displays an intense golden colour and a fine, persistent stream of bubbles. The bouquet is immediately expressive, opening with toasted brioche, dried peach, mandarin peel and candied citrus. With air, deeper nuances of white flowers, baked apple, beeswax, chocolate and gentle smoke begin to emerge. Generous and harmonious on the palate, it combines ripe tangerine, nectarine and yellow orchard fruit with creamy texture and finely judged acidity. Notes of fruit confection, honey and warm pastry add richness, while grapefruit zest and delicate salinity provide lift and precision. The finish is long and elegant, with an attractive touch of citrus bitterness that balances the natural generosity of the 2018 harvest. This is a broad and richly textured Krug, yet it remains poised, energetic and beautifully defined.
The richness and vinosity of Grande Cuvée 174ème Édition allow it to accompany an entire meal rather than being reserved only for the aperitif. Excellent pairings include caviar, oysters, grilled langoustines, butter-poached lobster and turbot with beurre blanc. Its ripe fruit and fine acidity also work beautifully with roast chicken, guinea fowl, suckling pig, miso black cod and grilled unagi. For something simpler, serve it with Jamón Ibérico, mature Comté or asparagus roasted with garlic butter. More adventurous pairings include Moroccan-spiced fish or lightly curried seafood, while tarte tatin makes a particularly harmonious conclusion.
96 points. - Vinous
95 points. - Decanter
94 points. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
18/20 points. - Jancis Robinson
Grande Cuvée 174ème Édition displays an intense golden colour and a fine, persistent stream of bubbles. The bouquet is immediately expressive, opening with toasted brioche, dried peach, mandarin peel and candied citrus. With air, deeper nuances of white flowers, baked apple, beeswax, chocolate and gentle smoke begin to emerge. Generous and harmonious on the palate, it combines ripe tangerine, nectarine and yellow orchard fruit with creamy texture and finely judged acidity. Notes of fruit confection, honey and warm pastry add richness, while grapefruit zest and delicate salinity provide lift and precision. The finish is long and elegant, with an attractive touch of citrus bitterness that balances the natural generosity of the 2018 harvest. This is a broad and richly textured Krug, yet it remains poised, energetic and beautifully defined.
The richness and vinosity of Grande Cuvée 174ème Édition allow it to accompany an entire meal rather than being reserved only for the aperitif. Excellent pairings include caviar, oysters, grilled langoustines, butter-poached lobster and turbot with beurre blanc. Its ripe fruit and fine acidity also work beautifully with roast chicken, guinea fowl, suckling pig, miso black cod and grilled unagi. For something simpler, serve it with Jamón Ibérico, mature Comté or asparagus roasted with garlic butter. More adventurous pairings include Moroccan-spiced fish or lightly curried seafood, while tarte tatin makes a particularly harmonious conclusion.