Grande Cuvee 162eme Edition
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Already showing magnificent complexity, this edition will continue to develop and reward collectors over the next 10 to 20 years.
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Aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano, pan-seared turbot in a rich butter sauce, or classic roast poultry with black truffles.
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The Krug Grande Cuvée 162ème Édition is a masterclass in the art of blending, conceptualized around the harvest of 2006 to fulfill Joseph Krug's founding vision of creating the ultimate generous expression of Champagne annually. This specific edition is a mosaic of 163 wines from 11 different years, with the oldest dating back to 1990 and the youngest from 2006. Composed of 44% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 21% Meunier, the base wines were individually fermented in small, seasoned oak casks to develop their unique voices before being masterfully assembled. After receiving its cork, the bottle rested for over seven years in Krug's historic Reims cellars, emerging with an extraordinary aromatic profile of toasted brioche, grilled hazelnuts, candied citrus, and gingerbread, backed by a vibrant, mineral-driven backbone.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in Reims in 1843 by Joseph Krug, the House of Krug has established itself as one of Champagne's most legendary and uncompromising names. Operating from its historic cellars at 5 Rue Coquebert, the house is celebrated for its traditional production methods, notably fermenting all its base wines in small oak casks and maintaining an unparalleled library of reserve wines to achieve extraordinary complexity. This meticulous approach yields deeply structured, age-worthy sparkling wines, ranging from the iconic multi-vintage Grande Cuvée to rare, single-vineyard masterpieces like Clos d'Ambonnay, a highly coveted Blanc de Noirs sourced from a tiny walled plot in the heart of Ambonnay.