Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée 170th Edition

Since 1843, Krug Grande Cuvée has embodied the vision of our House's founder, Joseph Krug, who dreamed of creating the best Champagne every year, regardless of climatic variations. Combining over 120 wines from ten different years, Krug Grande Cuvée is an annual Champagne symphony.

Every year, Krug creates, blends and bottles a new Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée. This original creation is then stored in the cellars, where it rests for around seven years to develop its full expression and elegance.

Each Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée reminds me of a singular orchestra developing its own style over the years spent in the cellar. Over time, the different Editions become increasingly distinct, with certain facets becoming more pronounced, but all retaining the essence of Krug Grande Cuvée, the most generous expression of Champagne.

JULIE CAVIL

Cellar Manager Krug

KRUG GRANDE CUVEE 170th EDITION: THE STORY OF ITS CREATION

Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition is composed around the 2014 harvest, a year with capricious weather conditions, oscillating between cool and hot periods with marked episodes of rain and drought. The wines developed in good conditions, ensuring a generous harvest. This contrasting climate preserved their freshness, and we were able to observe great heterogeneity throughout the region, underlining the importance of the Maison's plot-by-plot approach.

Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition is a blend of 195 wines from 12 different years. The youngest dates from 2014 and the oldest from 1998. A stay of around seven years in our cellars gives it its distinctive expression and elegance. Each glass contains the fruit of over 20 years of in-depth expertise.

For Julie Cavil, the similarities between Champagne Krug and music are clear: "At the end of the harvest, we'll have 250/270 potential soloists to taste throughout the season. Sometimes we realize that in these Solistes, there are people who have the same perfume, tell the same stories, express the same emotions, so we bring them together and they'll play us the music of the year. It could be the brass band in the street, if it's 1990, or a string quartet, if it's 1998," she told me.

The Maison Krug presents the 170th edition of the Grande Cuvée Krug, with a cherry-black design and golden lines on the theme of music. Musical transcription of the 170th edition of the Grande Cuvée Krug, 195 wines from 12 different vintages, the youngest being 2014 and the oldest 1998. Composed of 51% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay and 11% Miller, this new version is garnished with wines from the brand's extensive library, making up 45% of the final blend.

The Krug champagne brand has been interested in the interaction between hearing and taste for many years. Research by Oxford University has scientifically proven that background music alters the perception of aromas during champagne tasting. Thanks to a collaboration with IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique - Musique), Krug combines its champagnes with music and tasting notes to better understand the interactions between hearing, smell and taste. After 18 months' work, the winemakers at Krug and the institute's researchers have developed sounds to illustrate the wines harvested from each plot, to create a veritable oenological score.

In this limited edition box, a QR code offers a unique online experience: 8 minutes of 8D audio for lovers of Krug to experience a multi-sensory tasting. Voices, voices and original compositions reflect the personalities of the wines selected from the parcels that make up this oenological champagne.

KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE: EVERY YEAR, A NEW EDITION OF THE FOUNDER'S DREAM

La Grande Cuvée Krug was born of one man's dream, Joseph Krug, to make the best champagne he could offer, every year, whatever the season.

to produce the best champagne possible, every year, whatever the climatic variations.

annual climatic variations. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honored this vision

honors this vision with each new edition of the Grande Cuvée Krug: the

the most generous expression of Champagne.

KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE 170ÈME ÉDITION EN ESSENCE :

▪ It's a blend of 195 wines from 12 different years, the youngest of which dates back to 2014, while the oldest dates back to 1998.

▪ Its final composition is 51% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay and 11% Meunier.

▪ A stay of around seven years in the cellars of Krug gives... Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition its distinct expression and elegance.

THE STORY OF ITS CREATION:

▪ Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition was composed around the 2014 harvest, an erratic year in Champagne that oscillated between hot, dry periods and rainy, cool ones.

▪ The vines developed in good conditions, ensuring a generous harvest. The contrasting climate preserved freshness and resulted in great heterogeneity across the region, underlining the importance of the Maison's obsession with wine. the importance of the Maison's obsession with understanding each plot through its wine.

▪ To create this edition, the cellar master sought to accentuate the year's elegantly diverse aromatic expressions with a broad spectrum of wines from different parcels from 11 other years.

▪ In total, reserve wines from the Maison's extensive library accounted for 45% of the final blend.

Of the final blend, bringing the fullness and roundness essential to each edition of Krug Grande Cuvée.

each edition of Krug Grande Cuvée.

KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE IS UNIQUE:

▪ The art of blending wines from so many different years gives Krug Grande Cuvée its unique fullness of flavor and aroma, impossible to express with wines from a single year.

▪ The Edition number identifies a specific creation of Krug Grande Cuvée. It corresponds to the number of years during which, in the House Krug, the founder's dream has been recreated.

▪ The full story of each Edition is revealed online via its Krug iD, the six digits appearing on the back label.

▪ Krug Grande Cuvée, like all Krug champagnes, will continue to gain in quality over time.

TASTING NOTES :

▪ A light gold color and fine, lively bubbles, carrying a promise of pleasure.

▪ Aromas of blossoming flowers, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread.

▪ Toasty notes and flavors of marzipan, quince, lemon, limoncello and dried fruit.

INSPIRATION FOR FOOD AND WINE PAIRING:

▪ Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition lends itself to a multitude of culinary associations, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, from aged Parmesan to turbot with truffles.

▪ It can be enjoyed as an aperitif with Jabugo ham and mature Comté cheese, or as an accompaniment to oysters, grilled shrimp, Indian or Moroccan dishes, as well as desserts such as carrot cake, tarte tatin and cheesecake.