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About This Champagne
Krug Grande Cuvée 164ème Édition takes the cool, balanced 2008 harvest as its base and blends 127 wines from 11 different years. It leans towards Pinot Noir and shows plenty of freshness.
In 2008 the aim was to complement the year's elegant intensity. Krug picked wines from the Montagne de Reims Sud for their freshness and from the Côte des Blancs for spice and warmth.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Blossom, ripe and dried fruit, citrus, marzipan and gingerbread.
- Palate: Hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar and jellied citrus, with almond, brioche and honey.
- Finish: Broad and layered, with length from the Pinot Noir and a clean, fresh close.
Serving & Food
Chill to about 10°C, no colder, and pair with crispy-skin roast goose, lobster noodles, or aged Gouda.
Good to Know
What's the base year? 2008, with 32% reserve wines.
Flute or glass? A white-wine glass works better than a flute.
Product Details
| Producer | Krug |
| Country | France |
| Grape | 48% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 17% Meunier |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Maison
Krug has largely been handed down from father to son. Paul Krug, who took over from his father in 1866, had his own son Joseph II working beside him by 1903.