Jay Kline

9.4

The Grand Cuvée 170ème is based on the 2014 vintage (which comprises about 55% of the final blend) with the remainder being reserve vintages going back to 1998. Popped and poured; enjoyed two bottles from the same source back to back with consistent results (because it was so damned good and YOLO). The 170ème pours a straw color with persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe orchard fruit with some autolytic and charming oxidative notes: green apple, citrus, lemon curd, toasted brioche, hazelnuts and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid (but balanced by the fruit and non-fruit). Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is creamy. There such a deft balance of acid and richness that Krug arguably does better than anyone; at least consistently. Always a banger. Drink now through 2039. Disgorged Summer of 2021. — 8 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Blend of Semillon (70%) and Sauvignon Blanc (30%). Pale golden color. Aromas of citrus and tropical fruits, honey and white flowers. The palate is full of lychee, white peach and green melon flavors with additional notes of lemon and minerals. Hint of saline on the long and generous finish. Nice concentration and tension. Still quite vibrant and fresh tasting! Thanks for the bottle, Kase! — a month ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.4

Nice balance of acidity and fruit for a 16 year old wine. 2010. In fact it’s pretty fantastic. A bit of stewed apricots d hints of green apple. The tertiary elements are charming as heck. Go team! — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Rich honey, bright lemon, dazzling acidity. Rich and balanced and full of energy. Intense and long with great mouthfeel. Powerful. Great — 12 days ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Vijay Parikh

9.3

Somewhat disappointing for a wine of such great stature — 22 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon color with delicate aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral note. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus with notes of floral spice. Medium+ finish, slight citrus notes, vivid acidity and ends with floral mineral spice. Nice! Drink now! — a month ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Great balance and structure. This has aged beautifully, yet there are no signs of decline.
Intriguing wine! — 10 days ago

Garen Staglin

9.6

Beautiful acid and fruit. Color was golden and flavor was intense. — 7 days ago

Adam Baker

9.2

Drank with Mediterranean buffet at Citizens House for Board Dinner. Very good with and without food. — a month ago

with Brud

Mark S.

9.1

Almost completion. Quite powerful. Good vintage 09, 16 years aged, oak, black currant smooth, blueberry, leather, earthy, balanced sweet and spiciness. 09 @4200, Xiaduo - RC, 250415 — 2 months ago