Grande Cuvee Mixed Case
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While magnificent upon release, it possesses extraordinary aging potential and can be cellared for 10 to 20+ years.
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Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, roasted turbot with butter sauce, or truffle-infused poultry
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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.
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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.