Krug
Champagne Grande Cuvee Brut Edition 174eme
| Denomination | AOC Champagne |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 54% Pinot Nero, 29% Chardonnay, 17% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Over 20 years of meticulous craftsmanship for the creation of Edition 174. |
- Composition: 143 wines from 10 vintages (2018 base), 36% reserve wines
- Aromas: toasted notes, dried fruit, smoky nuances and candied citrus
- Palate: lively citrus, chocolate and beeswax; elegant, slightly bitter finish
- Specifications: Champagne AOC, traditional method, Brut, 12.5% vol, 0.75 litres
- Pairings: Jabugo ham, Comté cheese, asparagus, hake, Tarte Tatin
Description
The Excellence of the Traditional Method
Krug Champagne Grande Cuvee Brut by Krug is a Traditional Method sparkling wine that represents the pinnacle of the art of blending. This wine is produced using Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes from the famous French region, boasting the prestigious Champagne appellation. The organoleptic profile reveals itself as rich and harmonious, characterised by vibrant notes of mandarin, candied citrus, beeswax, and toasted nuances, with an elegant and slightly bitter finish. The Champagne boasts a structured and complex style, offering extraordinary depth of flavour and excellent potential for evolution over time.
The Art of Craftsmanship
The production process strictly follows the dictates of the Traditional Method, requiring years of meticulous craftsmanship. The creation is based on a complex blend of numerous base wines from various past vintages, enriched by a significant proportion of reserve wines carefully stored in the winery's vast library. This elaborate and patient technique allows for unparalleled concentration, complexity, and roundness. After the secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wine undergoes a very long ageing process in contact with the lees, developing its deep toasted aromas before the final dosage.
History and interesting facts
This Grande Cuvée Champagne represents the pinnacle of over twenty years of meticulous craftsmanship, a process that testifies to the Maison's dedication to perfection. The 174th Edition Cuvée is born from a careful blend of no fewer than one hundred and forty-three wines from ten different vintages, with the oldest vintage dating back to 2001 and the most recent to the 2018 harvest. This creation includes a significant percentage of reserve wines, drawn from the house's vast library to guarantee the exceptional quality of the Classic Method Champagne.
Awards
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96/100
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
- Start up year: 1843
- Hectares: 20
With a very original approach to Champagne making, he decided to go beyond the notion of vintage to create the most generous expression of Champagne, every year. Thus, he founded a House in which all Champagnes are of the same level of distinction.
Six generations of the Krug family have perpetuated this dream, enriching the founder’s vision and savoir faire. Read more
| Name | Krug Champagne Grande Cuvee Brut Edition 174eme |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 54% Pinot Nero, 29% Chardonnay, 17% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Krug |
| Story | History and interesting facts This Grande Cuvée Champagne represents the pinnacle of over twenty years of meticulous craftsmanship, a process that testifies to the Maison's dedication to perfection. The 174th Edition Cuvée is born from a careful blend of no fewer than one hundred and forty-three wines from ten different vintages, with the oldest vintage dating back to 2001 and the most recent to the 2018 harvest. This creation includes a significant percentage of reserve wines, drawn from the house's vast library to guarantee the exceptional quality of the Classic Method Champagne. |
| Origin | Champagne |
| Harvest | 2018 Vintage |
| Production technique | Classic method |
| Wine making | Produced using the traditional method: a blend of 143 wines from 10 different vintages (2018 base harvest), with 36% reserve wines from the House's library; this edition is the result of over 20 years of meticulous craftsmanship. |
| Aging | Over 20 years of meticulous craftsmanship for the creation of Edition 174. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |