Krug Grande Cuvée 169th Édition NV
Champagne
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From Krug, the world’s most glittering name in Champagne, the 97pt Grande Cuvée is amazingly complex, blended here from 146 cuvées across 11 vintages. It’s the stylish signature of the house, and possibly the most important Champagne from Krug.
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Wine Details
- White - Dry
- Fine wine
France- Mid-gold, Tiny Bubble Stream
- Pinot Noir-based blend
- 9.375 Units
- 12.5% ABV
- 31 December 2050
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Ripe apricot, brilliant citrus, mineral grip, baked spices, toast
Aroma
Fresh-baked brioche, toasted almond, citrus, stone fruit, minerality
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Krug was founded in 1843 by Johann Joseph Krug, a maverick who turned his back on a comfortable position in an established Champagne house to strike out on his own. Thus he founded what was to become one of Champagne’s most revered names. Winemaking at Krug is very traditional, with fermentation taking place in small oak barrels. The Grande Cuvée is “by far the most important wine of the house and the prestigious quintessence of the house style”. Based on 2013, Edition 169 comprises 40% reserve wine and 146 cuvées across 11 different vintages, the oldest being 2000. After bottling, it's kept in the Krug cellars for a further six years, resulting in a Champagne of extreme generosity and elegance. The perfect toast for a special celebration.
Krug was founded in 1843 by Johann Joseph Krug, a maverick who turned his back o...
Showing very nicely, unfurling in the glass with notes of citrus oil, buttered toast, dried apricot
William Kelley
Wine Advocate
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