NV Assortment Case
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, roasted turbot with beurre blanc, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Krug NV Assortment Case represents the ultimate exploration of the House's blending mastery, offering a curated journey through Joseph Krug's founding philosophy established in 1843. Rather than relying on the whims of a single harvest, Joseph sought to craft the most generous expression of Champagne every single year. This assortment typically showcases the legendary Krug Grande Cuvee—a spectacular assemblage of over 120 wines from more than ten different vintages—alongside other iconic cuvees like Krug Rose. Each bottle in the assortment benefits from Krug's signature primary fermentation in small, seasoned oak casks, which imparts unparalleled micro-oxygenation and structural complexity. The reserve wine library, with some components dating back over fifteen years, acts as the master blender's palette, ensuring that each cuvee delivers the signature Krug profile of toasted brioche, dried citrus, hazelnut, and deep, mineral-driven tension. This collection is a testament to the art of patience, precision, and the rich heritage of Reims.
🍾 About the Producer
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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier