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About This Champagne
Grande Cuvée 168ème Édition is Krug's multi-year blend composed around the small 2012 harvest.
Yields in 2012 were low after a string of weather events damaged around 2,100 parcels across Champagne, though what survived made round, elegant wines with a pastry-like character.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: White flowers, ripe and dried fruit, lemon zest, marzipan and a gentle gingerbread note.
- Palate: Hazelnut, nougat, candied citrus and warm brioche over a fine, lively mousse.
- Finish: Persistent and precise, with honeyed depth held in check by a firm, chalky line.
Serving & Food
Chill to about 10°C and pour into a wide tulip glass. Pinot Noir leads, so it suits roast chicken or crisp pork belly.
Good to Know
Which harvest is it built around? 2012, blended with reserve wines from other years.
What is the blend? 52% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 13% Meunier.
Product Details
| Producer | Krug |
| Country | France |
| Grape | 52% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 13% Meunier |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Maison
Joseph Krug, a German-born merchant, founded the house in Reims in 1843, and LVMH has owned it since 1999. Julie Cavil, chef de cave since January 2020, presented this 168ème as her first Édition.