Krug Grande Cuvée 162^ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2006. The year's summer was defined by sharp contrasts with a heatwave punctuated by storms and even hail. But the end of the season was fine and bright and when the harvest began, the grapes expressed a good level of maturity.

Among the wines of the year, the Meuniers particularly stood out, while the Chardonnays did not show their usual level of expression. But as with every Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée, the House was able to draw on its extensive library of reserve wines to complement the wines of the year and give the Champagne its distinctive fullness of flavours and aromas.

Time in cellar:

This bottle spent around 8 years years in Krug's cellars developing its generosity and elegance, receiving its cork in Spring 2014.