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Krug Grande Cuvée 75cl - Édition 173 in Gift Box
Krug Grande Cuvée 75cl - Édition 173 in Gift Box

Krug Grande Cuvée 75cl - Édition 173 in Gift Box

Krug Grande Cuvée 75cl - Édition 173 in Gift Box

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    Overview

    Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition in Gift Box


    The most generous expression of Champagne.

    Older wines from the 2000s add a patina of elegance, roundness and generosity to the final blend. 
    Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

    Tasting Notes:
    At first sight, intense yellow gold in colour.

    Expressive, fragrant and powerful on the nose with aromas of toast and brioche, stone fruit, verbena, vanilla pastry cream, French toast and baba au rhum.

    On the palate, this champagne is unctuous, creamy and generous, expressing flavours aligned with the nose. Nuances of juicy fruits, peach in syrup and ripe citrus give way to encaustic, toasted notes and pine nut. A generous and precise mouthfeel with a crisp, mouthwatering lemon finish calls for another sip.

    Food Pairings:
    With outstanding freshness and generosity, Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition lends itself to a wealth of culinary combinations, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, with aperitifs or meals.

    It pairs beautifully with simple pleasures like aged parmesan, Jabugo ham and mature comté, but also oysters, or asparagus roasted with garlic butter. Gastronomic options include Moroccan hake chermoula or tarte tatin.

    Winemaking:
    Composed around the harvest of 2017, Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition is a blend of 150 wines from 13 different years. The youngest is from the year 2017 and the oldest dates back to 2001.

    In all, reserve wines from the Maison's extensive library make up 31% of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential to each Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée.

    The final composition of this champagne is 44% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay and 22% Meunier.

    In all, over 20 years of careful craftsmanship were necessary to enjoy Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition.

    Background Information:
    Krug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of Joseph Krug to craft the very best champagne he could offer, every year, regardless of annual variations in climate. 

    Each year, Maison Krug honours his vision with a new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée: the most generous expression of Champagne.

    Beyond the notion of vintage, Krug Grande Cuvée is always a blend of over 120 individual wines from more than 10 different years, expressing a fullness of flavours and aromas impossible to achieve with the wines of a single year.

    Serving:
    The House of Krug recommends that its Champagnes be served between 9°C and 12°C, as colder temperatures limit the expression of their flavours and aromas.

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