Krug

La Grande Cuvée (168e édition) | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

The 168th edition of the Grande Cuvée Krug once again highlights the unique know-how of the Krug house. Since 1843, Krug Grande Cuvée has embodied the champagne that the founder of the house, Joseph Krug, wanted to offer his customers so that they can enjoy each year the best that Champagne has to offer, regardless of the uncertainties of the weather.

This 168th edition combines 198 different wines from the Krug vineyard and vintages ranging from 1996 to 2012.

The 2012 vintage, in the majority in this Grande Cuvée, is one of the finest of recent years, offering berries that are both very mature and very well balanced.

The 168th edition is composed of a blend of 52% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 13% Pinot Meunier. Faithful to the Krug style, all the wines have been vinified and aged in oak barrels.

After bottling, the 168th edition of La Grande Cuvée spent 7 years in the cellars of the Reims house before being released to the market.

The 168th edition of La Grande Cuvée is dressed in a golden color, with delicate reflections, studded with lively and fine bubbles.

It is a champagne that reveals a nose on notes of citrus fruits, marzipan, and ginger.

On the second nose, it is notes of dried fruits that stand out.

The 168th edition of La Grande Cuvée Krug lends itself to beautiful pairings with gourmet cuisine.

The Krug ID

Each bottle of Krug tells a story of its own. Thanks to the Krug ID, a 6-digit number found on the back label of each bottle, Eric Lebel, our Cellar Master, tells us what makes each cuvée so special, from the challenges of the season to the details of its creation. . The Krug ID also serves as a reference for storing bottles of Krug Champagne for later tasting, and particularly Krug Grande Cuvée which, like all Krug champagnes, ages admirably.