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Krug Grande Cuvée 161ème Édition

Krug Grande Cuvée
161ème Édition

Composed around the harvest of 2005, Krug Grande Cuvée 161ème Édition is a blend of 134 wines from 12 different years. The youngest is from the year 2005 and the oldest dates back to 1990.

In all, reserve wines from the House’s extensive library made up 32% of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential to each Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée.

The final composition of this champagne is 44% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 19% Meunier.

In all, over 20 years of careful craftsmanship were necessary to enjoy Krug Grande Cuvée 161ème Édition.

Composition

44 %
Pinot Noir
37 %
Chardonnay
19 %
Meunier
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Blend:
134 wines
from 12 different years
Oldest wine from:
1990
Youngest wine from:
2005
Cork received:
Summer 2012

A word from

The cellar master

Julie Cavil, Krug Cellar Master
The wines of the year revealed a vibrant character. To complement them, a select number of wines were chosen from the Maison's extensive library of reserve wines from over 14 different years. Among them, Chardonnays from older years and a diverse selection of Meuniers bring the shine, generosity and depth.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

Krug Grande Cuvée 161ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2005. It was a year of patience and diligence in which a mild winter was followed by a hot, overcast summer. While the harvest in Champagne officially began on 12th September, every decision at Krug is based on tasting and so the House chose to wait a further week. The generous yield revealed an exceptional level of freshness.

Time in cellar:

This bottle spent around 7 years years in Krug's cellars developing its generosity and elegance, receiving its cork in Summer 2012.

Part 1
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FOOD PAIRING

Krug Grande Cuvée lends itself to a wealth of culinary combinations, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, from an aged parmesan to turbot à la truffe.

This Champagne can be enjoyed as an aperitif with Jabugo ham and mature comté or served to accompany oysters, grilled shrimps, Indian or Moroccan food, as well as desserts such as carrot cake, tarte tatin and cheesecake.

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TASTING NOTES

A light golden colour and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure.

Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread.

Flavours of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.

Note:

Serving Temperature

The House of Krug recommends that its Champagnes be served between 9°C and 12°C, as colder temperatures limit the expression of their flavours and aromas.
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Note:

The Joseph Glass

In 2011, we partnered with renowned crystalware maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug Grande Cuvée.
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Note:

The Influence of Time

All Krug champagnes gain in complexity and patina with the passage of time. We recommend storing them at the same temperature as you intend to serve them, between 9°C and 12°C.
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The Krug Experience

MUSIC
PAIRINGS

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