Krug : Grande Cuvée 173th Edition

Characteristics and tasting notes of Krug's Grande Cuvée 173rd Edition

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful golden hue.

Nose
Brioche, stone fruit and vanilla pastry cream blend harmoniously in a rich and captivating nose.

Palate
Full-bodied and expressive, the palate reveals delicious aromas of juicy fruit, poached peach and ripe citrus, alongside toasted and pine nut notes, leading to a finish with refreshing citrus touches.

Delicious pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, this cuvée also pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes. Moroccan hake chermoula, tarte tatin, Jabugo ham, mature Comté or roasted asparagus with garlic butter make for refined pairings.

An exceptional champagne marked by richness and freshness

The estate

The House of Champagne Krug was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, a visionary and passionate man. It holds a unique library, unmatched anywhere in the world, comprising more than 150 reserve wines, some of which are over 15 years old.

The vineyard

With more than 250 different plots, including the prestigious Clos du Mesnil and Clos d'Ambonnay, the House of Krug holds an exceptional heritage of vines in Champagne.

The wine

Every year since its founding, Krug has unveiled a new edition of its Grande Cuvée to offer the most generous expression of champagne. This 173rd Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée is a blend of 150 wines from 13 different years. The youngest dates from 2017 and the oldest from 2000.

The vintage

This cuvée is built around the 2017 harvest, a year with unusual climatic conditions. Coolness gave way to mild weather favorable to vegetative growth. The year was marked by a spring frost as well as heavy summer rainfall, which led to reduced yields.

Winemaking and ageing

Roughly seven years of ageing give this cuvée its distinctive expression and elegance.

Blend

Pinot Noir (44%)
Chardonnay (34%)
Pinot Meunier (22%).
31% reserve wines.