Tasting Notes
KRUG GRANDE CUVĂE 170ĂME
Krug Grande CuvĂ©e is born from the dream of one man, Joseph Krug, to craft the very best Champagne he could offer, every single year, regardless of annual variations in climate. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honoured this vision with each new Ădition of Krug Grande CuvĂ©e: the most generous expression of Champagne.
ĂDITION IN ESSENCE:
âȘ It is a blend of 195 wines from 12 different years, the youngest of which is from 2014, while the oldest dates back to 1998.
âȘ Its final composition is 51% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay and 11% Meunier.
âȘ A stay of around seven years in Krugâs cellars gives Krug Grande CuvĂ©e 170Ăšme Ădition its distinct expression and elegance.
THE STORY OF ITS CREATION:
âȘ Krug Grande CuvĂ©e 170Ăšme Ădition was composed around the harvest of 2014, an erratic year in Champagne that oscillated between hot dry spells and cool rainy periods. âȘ 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 Houseâs obsession of understanding every plot through its wine.
âȘ To create this Ădition, the Cellar Master looked to accentuate the yearâs elegantly diverse aromatic expressions with a broad spectrum of different plotsâ wines from 11 other years. âȘ In all, reserve wines from the Houseâs extensive library made up 45% of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential to each Ădition of Krug Grande CuvĂ©e.
TASTING NOTES:
âȘ A light golden colour and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure.
âȘ Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread.
âȘ Grilled notes and flavours of almond paste, quince, lemon, limoncello and dried fruit.
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