KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE 168ÈME ÉDITIONTHE 168TH EDITION OF THE FULLEST EXPRESSION OF CHAMPAGNEKRUG GRANDE CUVÉE: EVERY YEAR, A NEW EDITION
OF THE FOUNDER’S DREAM
Krug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of one man, Joseph Krug,
to offer the very best Champagne every year, regardless of annual
variations in climate. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honoured thisvision with each new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée: the fullest
expression of Champagne.
KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE 168ÈME ÉDITION IN ESSENCE:§ It is a blend of 198 wines from 11 different years, the youngest isfrom the year 2012, while the oldest dates back to 1996.
§ Its final composition is 52% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 13%Meunier.
§ A stay of around seven years, or six years in the case of half-bottles,
in Krug’s cellars gives Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Édition its distinct
expression and elegance.
THE STORY OF ITS CREATION:§ Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Édition was composed around theharvest of 2012, a beautiful year with a low yield due to a successionof meteorological events. Frost, rain, storms and hale all hit thevineyards of Champagne in winter and spring 2012, followed by thedriest ripening season since 1974, resulting in 20% fewer grapes.
§ The final creation is the result of blending wines of the year fromcarefully selected plots with reserve wines of specific plots from 10
other years. As the wines of 2012 were reminiscent of pastry withgreat roundness, reserve wines were added to bring vivacity to theblend. Reserve Chardonnays were chosen from certain plots in Avize
and Marmery for their freshness, while Pinot Noir reserve winesfrom plots in the Montagne de Reims Nord brought tension.
§ In all, reserve wines from the House’s extensive library made up 42%of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential toeach Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée.
KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE IS UNIQUE:§ Krug Grande Cuvée is the first and unique Prestige Champagne
re-created every year, beyond the notion of vintage.
§ The art of blending wines from so many different years gives
Krug Grande Cuvée its unique fullness of flavours and aromas,
impossible to express with the wines of just a single year.
§ The Édition number corresponds to the number of times in theHouse of Krug the founder’s dream has been re-created. It alsoserves as a reference for collectors, to enjoy it later.
§ The full story of every Édition is revealed online via its Krug iD, thesix digits on the back label.
§ Krug Grande Cuvée, like all Krug Champagnes, will continue to gain
with the passage of time.

TASTING NOTES:§ A light golden colour and fine, vivacious
bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure.
§ Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried andcitrus fruits, as well as marzipan andgingerbread.
§ Flavours of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied
and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.
FOOD & WINE PAIRING INSPIRATION:§ Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Édition lends itself
to a wealth of culinary combinations, from thesimplest to the most sophisticated, from an aged
parmesan to turbot à la truffe.
§ It can be enjoyed as an aperitif with Jabugo hamand mature comté or served to accompany
oysters, grilled shrimps, Indian or Moroccan
food, as well as desserts such as carrot cake, tartetatin and cheesecake.

FORMATS:
Half-bottle (37.5 cl)

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http://app.krug.com, @krug or krug.com.