Krug Grande Cuvee 168 750mL

Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2012 and assembled from 198 wines spanning 11 different years. Reserve wines make up a large part of the blend, shaping the House’s breadth, complexity and rounded texture.

From the Producer

Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Édition was composed around the low-yielding 2012 harvest and blends 198 wines from 11 different years — the youngest from 2012, the oldest from 1996 — with reserve wines making up 42% of the final blend (52% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 13% Meunier). Cellar master Julie Cavil sought reserve Chardonnay with freshness and vivacity from Avize and Marmery, paired with Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims Nord and Verzenay, to bring tension to a naturally round, pastry-noted vintage. Source: krug.com.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, with marzipan and gingerbread.
• Palate: Hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.
• Finish: Persistent and layered, with richness balanced by freshness and fine bubbles.

Best For

Prestige Champagne pours, cellar selections and richer dishes where a broad, complex non-vintage style shines.

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