Grande Cuvée 172e Édition (EN)

Krug
Grande Cuvée 172e Édition (EN)

0,75L

Krug Grande Cuvée 172nd Edition embodies the very essence of the House of Krug: a prestige champagne, created by blending 198 wines from 11 different years, using the 2016 harvest as its base. Made from the three Champagne grape varieties - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier - it expresses profound complexity, refined elegance and great aromatic generosity. After 7 years of cellaring, this cuvée reveals a rich palette of white flowers, candied citrus fruit, dried fruit, brioche and honey, supported by delicate effervescence and persistent freshness. An exceptional champagne, true to Joseph Krug's vision: to offer the best possible champagne every year, regardless of climatic variations.


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Champagne Note 90

The Structure

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Freshness

Harmonious balance between the various components of acidity.

Roundness

Supple, easy-drinking champagne , the acidity doesn't clash in the mouth.

Power

Generous champagne with great intensity.

Long on the palate

Champagne aromas linger on the palate.

Tasting

On tasting, this champagne sports a pale golden color, illuminated by fine, lively bubbles, heralding exceptional pleasure. The nose opens with floral aromas, with hints of ripe, candied and dried citrus fruits, mixed with accents of marzipan and gingerbread, offering an initial sensation of complexity and richness.

On the palate, an explosion of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, citrus jelly, almonds, brioche and honey unfolds, revealing a perfect harmony between sweetness and vivacity, for an unforgettable taste experience.

Composition

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Terroirs

Marne Valley, Côte des Blancs
and Montagne de Reims

Cuvée 172ème Édition is a meticulous blend of several emblematic Champagne grape varieties, mainly Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Each grape variety is selected for its ability to add structure, finesse and elegance to the wine. Pinot Noir gives Champagne power and length on the palate, while Chardonnay adds freshness and refined minerality. Pinot Meunier adds a touch of fruitiness and suppleness, enriching the wine's texture. These grape varieties come from prestigious Champagne terroirs, notably the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne, where clay-limestone and chalky soils bring great complexity and vibrant freshness. This marriage of grape varieties and terroirs, supported by careful ageing, makes each Edition de Krug a unique cuvée, full of character and balance.

Champagne House Krug

About this house

The House was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, a non-conformist visionary with an uncompromising philosophy. His dream was to create the best possible Champagne every year, regardless of annual climatic variations.

With his traditional approach to Champagne-making, Joseph Krug decided to go beyond the very notion of vintage to create the most generous expression of Champagne every year. He thus founded a House where all Champagnes would be of equal distinction.

L'Accord Parfait

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Champagne Aperitif Plate

Aperitif

Krug Grande Cuvée Édition 170 lends itself to a myriad of culinary pairings. Enjoy it as an aperitif with Jabugo ham and mature Comté cheese

Champagne dinner plate

Main course or Starters

A fruity Champagne that will prove incomparable with oysters, grilled shrimp, Indian or Moroccan dishes.

Champagne cheese plate

Dessert

This cuvée Krug Grande Cuvée 170e edition is best served as a dessert with carrot cake, tarte tatin or cheesecake.

Chef's word

Chef Arnaud Lallement testifies:

"This Grande Cuvée tells me thestory of Champagne over the last hundred and fifty years. It's a meal wine that triumphs from aperitif to dessert. As it opens, its aromas evolve. The freshness and liveliness of the beginning give way to notes of candied citrus fruit, toasted, toasted nuances, which will enjoy the company of a capon stuffed with foie gras and mushrooms or duck with ponzu (citrus and soy reduction)."

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