(note that Champs Chenevery is a climat within Fourneaux)

seamless mouthfeel and beautifully polished tannin on the finish

red currant

lemon cream and vanilla

all wrapped in a nicely complex and persistent finish

Krug, Grande Cuvee 171eme Edition Brut Zero (note that Champs Chenevery isThe NV Grande Cuve 171me dition, based on the 2015 vintage, is every bit as impressive as it was the last time I tasted it. Creamy, layered and resonant, the 171 is seriously impressive. The style is one that favors tension over volume. Lemon peel, white flowers and white pepper open first. Hints of marzipan, tangerine peel and spice add an exotic flair to this mid weight, understated Grand Cuve. Floral notes and bright acids perk up the finish. The