Every year since the foundation of the House of Krug, a new Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée is created to offer the most generous expression of Champagne. This bottle belongs to the 170th Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée, a blend of 195 wines from 12 different years. The youngest is from the year 2014 and the oldest dates back to 1998. A stay of around seven years in Krug’s cellars gives this Edition its remarkable expression and elegance. Every glass poured from it is the fruit of more than 20 years of careful craftsmanship.

THE STORY

Krug Grande Cuvée 170th Edition was composed around the harvest of 2014, an erratic year that oscillated between hot dry spells, and cool rainy periods. Vines developed under good conditions, ensuring a generous harvest. The contrasting weather preserved freshness and resulted in great heterogeneity throughout the region, underscoring the importance of the House’s plot-by-plot approach. To create this Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée, the Cellar Master looked to accentuate the year’s elegantly diverse aromatic expressions with different plots’ reserve wines from 11 other years. The careful attention given to the vines and Krug’s unique respect for the individual character of each plot enabled the breadth of expression of this Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée.

TASTING NOTES

On the eye: A light golden color and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure.

On the nose: Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread.

On the palate: Flavors of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.