Krug Grande Cuvée 174ème Édition

Krug Grande Cuvée 174ème Édition is a richly layered Champagne crafted to express more than any single vintage can offer. Built around the generous 2018 harvest and blending 143 wines from 10 different years, it reflects the house’s distinctive approach, established by Joseph Krug in 1843: to create the fullest, most complete Champagne possible, year after year.

Tasting Notes
Intensely golden in the glass, it carries a fine, persistent mousse. The generous yet refined aromas include freshly baked brioche, toasted hazelnuts, dried fruit and candied citrus, followed by hints of mandarin, honey, gentle smoke and spice as it opens.

Production
The blend draws on wines from Champagne’s varied vineyards and harvests, with the 2018 vintage accounting for 64% and reserve wines from Krug’s cellar library contributing 36%. Cellar Master Julie Cavil assembled 143 individual wines from 10 vintages, dating from 2018 back to 2001. Each wine is vinified separately before extensive tasting guides the final blend, which then matures at length in Krug’s cellars.

Food & Serving
Enjoy it on its own or alongside roast poultry, seared scallops, lobster, aged hard cheeses or dishes featuring toasted nuts and mushrooms. Serve well chilled, around 9–12°C, in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass to let its aromas unfold. A brief rest in the glass is usually sufficient; decanting is optional and can help the wine open up, but should be done gently.

Producer
Founded by Joseph Krug in 1843, Champagne Krug is known for its meticulous, blend-by-blend approach and its ambition to make a complete Champagne regardless of the conditions of any single year. Grande Cuvée is the house’s signature expression of that philosophy, combining wines from different vineyards, grape varieties and vintages to build depth, complexity and generosity.

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