Champagne Brut AOC Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition Krug

Joseph Krug had a dream, that of being able to offer the world each year the best Champagne his estates could provide, regardless of the climate conditions: Krug Grande Cuvée is the highest, most sublime, and faithful manifestation of this proclamation, an absolute quality goal that the Krug maison has pursued with inimitable style since 1843. The Edition number corresponds to the number of times the founder of Krug has managed to make his dream a reality.

The assemblage of the 173rd Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée is composed of 150 wines selected from 13 different vintages. The youngest dates back to 2017, while the oldest to 2001. The reserve wines used to create the 173rd Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée come from various plots and from 10 different vintages. Their presence adds depth and personality to the final blend.

The Krug Grande Cuvée 173rd Edition has an intense golden yellow color. The perlage is fine and persistent. On the nose, it releases aromas of toasted bread, brioche, stone fruit, verbena, vanilla custard, and a touch of rum baba; on the palate, it is rich, creamy, and generous, with notes of peaches in syrup, ripe citrus fruits, toasted pine nuts, and a brilliant freshness that culminates in a crisp lemon finish.

This Champagne lends itself to a multitude of culinary pairings, from the simplest to the most refined. It can be served as an aperitif, accompanied by aged Parmesan and Jabugo ham, or with oysters or asparagus with roasted garlic butter.