Krug : Grande Cuvée 161ème Édition

Characteristics and tasting advice for Krug's Grande Cuvée 161st Edition

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a beautiful pale gold hue. The effervescence is particularly fine.

Nose
The nose combines delicious fragrances of flowers and ripe, candied and dried citrus fruits with gourmet notes of almond paste and gingerbread.

Palate
On the palate, flavors of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, fruits and citrus jelly unfold, accompanied by subtle touches of almond, brioche and honey.

An exceptional champagne seducing with its finesse and complexity

The property

The Krug Champagne House was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, a visionary and passionate man. It holds a unique library in the world consisting of more than 150 reserve wines, some of which are over 15 years old.

The vineyard

With more than 250 different plots including the prestigious Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay, the Krug House holds an exceptional vine heritage in Champagne.

The wine

Every year since its foundation, Krug unveils a new edition of its Grande Cuvée to offer the most generous expression of champagne.

The Krug Grande Cuvée 161st Edition was born around the 2005 harvest, a year marked by patience and diligence. The wines of the year, with their vibrant character, made up 68% of the final blend. The House also carefully selected reserve wines from its vast library, including more than 14 different vintages, thus revealing a champagne of remarkable complexity and delicacy.