Grande Cuvee Mixed Case
⏳ Drikkevindue
2020 - 2030
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, roasted turbot with butter sauce, or truffle-infused poultry
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Krug Grande Cuvée is the ultimate expression of the House of Krug's philosophy, conceived by founder Joseph Krug in 1843. His vision was to craft an exceptional Champagne of undisputed quality every single year, completely independent of annual climate variations. To achieve this, the house meticulously blends over 120 individual wines from more than ten different vintages, some of which may have aged for up to fifteen years in Krug's library. Each annual recreation is designated by an 'Édition' number. The base wines are traditionally fermented in small, seasoned oak casks, a signature technique that imparts unparalleled complexity, structure, and micro-oxygenation. After blending, the bottles rest in the cool chalk cellars of Reims for at least seven years, allowing the wine to develop its legendary depth, fine bead, and signature notes of toasted brioche, hazelnut, and candied citrus.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Krug was established in Reims in 1843 by visionary merchant Joseph Krug, who sought to craft the most generous expression of Champagne annually, regardless of climatic variations. Situated in the heart of Champagne, the maison draws fruit from premier and grand cru parcels spanning the limestone-rich terroirs of the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, supplemented by historic walled monopoles like Clos du Mesnil and Clos d'Ambonnay. Viticulture is conducted under rigorous sustainable standards, eschewing herbicides and synthetic insecticides while adhering to Viticulture Durable en Champagne (VDC) frameworks. Krug's foundational cellar philosophy centers on plot-by-plot vinification, fermenting base wines primarily in aged 205-liter oak barrels. Under Chef de Cave Julie Cavil, hundreds of distinct still wines and an extensive library of reserve vintages are systematically evaluated. The house's signature benchmark, Krug Grande Cuvée—each release cataloged by its specific Édition—stands alongside Krug Rosé, Krug Vintage, and single-vineyard masterpieces as archetypes of profound vinous depth, racy minerality, and monumental longevity.
🍇 Druesorter
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
12.5%