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Krug Grande Cuvee 168th Edition Champagne 75cl
Krug Grande Cuvee Brut 168th Edition is a blend of over 198 wines from 11 different vintage years. The intense flavours and aromas of Krug Grande Cuvee Champagne would be impossible to express in the wines of just a single year. The youngest year used to create the 168th edition is 2012 with the oldest dating back to 1996.
This Champagne, as with all Krug editions, will continue to gain excellence with time. This edition has already spent seven years in Krug cellars and the composition of 52% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 13% Meunier gives this wine its distinct expression and elegance.
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Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Composed around the harvest of 2012 which was a beautiful year that saw favourable weather Frost, rain, storms and hale hit the vineyards throughout winter and spring followed by an extremely dry ripening season.
Light gold in colour with lively, rising beads of bubbles and blooming floral aromas, dried citrus fruits and light gingerbread spice. The palate holds nutty flavours of almonds and hazelnut with warming brioche and honeyed notes to finish.
The 168th Edition can be enjoyed as an aperitif or accompanied by oysters, grilled shrimps, Indian or Moroccan cuisine as well as sweet treats such as carrot cake, tarte tatin or cheesecake.
Each bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée NV has a Krug ID code on the back label which enables you to discover the story of that very bottle. Full details of all the grapes used in this Edition can be discovered by inputting the Krug ID code into the Krug App.
| Brand | Krug |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Volume (cl) | 75 |
| ABV (% vol) | 12 |
| Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Style | Brut |
| Champagne Expression | Brioche, Complex, Toasty |
| Champagne Region | Cote des Blancs, Montagne de Reims |
| Champagne Village | Ambonnay, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger |
| Champagne Dosage (g/l) | 6 |
| Champagne Producer Type | Grand Marque |
| Champagne and Wine Aging | Oak |
| Closure | Cork and Cage |
| Champagne Grape | Champagne Blend |
| Time on Lees | 4-10 Years |
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