Krug Les Creations 2006 l 3x Grande Cuvee Edition 162 – 3x 2006 Brut in Case of 6 btl.

Krug Les Creations 2006 3x Grande Cuvee Edition 162 – 3x 2006 Brut in OWC6

The 2006 Krug Vintage is fabulous. Here the richness, breadth and texture of Pinot come through loud and clear in a Champagne that is classic Krug. Red plum, coffee, spice, baked apple tart and lemon confit all flesh out effortlessly in the glass. The ripeness of the year is evident, and yet the vibrancy of the Chardonnay lends so much energy. The 2006 can be enjoyed today, but also has the balance and stuffing to develop well for many years to come. This is a superb showing from the 2006. 

The NV Grande Cuvée 162ème Édition, built around the 2006 vintage, is fabulous. All of the natural radiance and intensity of the year comes through in the wine’s ample, resonant personality. Apricot, peach, mint, chamomile, baked apple and lightly honeyed notes all build in racy, sumptuous Grand Cuvée that delivers the goods big time. Readers will find a gorgeous, open-knit Champagne loaded with class and personality. The 162 is still a baby, in fact it hasn’t aged much at all since I last tasted it in 2014, although this is a recent disgorgement. This is the first release that transitioned to the Édition labeling, which was used for some of the later batches, with the 163 being the first wine released as an Édition from the very beginning. Readers will find a small amount of the 162 on the market, most of it reserved for three-packs with the Vintage and Clos du Mesnil, and yes, you guessed it, mixed six packs in wood cases spanning two series; the Éditions 161 through 166 and Éditions 162 through 167. It is an absolutely gorgeous wine. The 162 is based on 2006 and includes wines from 11 vintages going back to 1990. 

Lastly, earlier this year Krug appointed Julie Cavil as the new Chef de Caves. Cavil joined Krug at the end of 2006 and was groomed to be outgoing Chef de Caves Eric Lebel’s successor in a gradual transition that was carefully planned. I met Cavil the first time many years ago at Clos du Mesnil, which was her focus back then. Needless to say, it will be very interesting to see what the future holds at Krug.