Krug Grande Cuvee 300cl

Krug Grande Cuvee is a non-vintage Champagne produced by the House of Krug in Reims. The Grande Cuvée is the flagship Champagne of this illustrious house and is a blend of more than 120 different wines from more than 10 different years. Krug Grande Cuvée was conceived by the house`s founder, Joseph Krug, who since 1843 set out to produce a fine Champagne which would retain its consistently high quality irrespective of variations of vintage. Krug has honoured its founder`s with each new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée. The 170th Edition is composed of 51% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay and 11% Pinot Meunier, the youngest wine in the blend is from 2014, the oldest dating back to 1998. Reserve wine makes up about 45% of the final blend. "Wonderful precision and depth right away on the nose, with dried pineapple, light apricot and hints of flint and slate. Medium-bodied palate that’s firm, bright and linear. Vivid, driven acidity adds focus and perfection. Dried lemon and a wonderful, creamy texture with a mineral undertone. Extremely long, almost endless. Sophistication here." James Suckling, 2022