Krug 172eme Edition Brut NV, Champagne, France
Regular price $330.00
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44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier
Composed around the harvest of 2016, Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is a blend of 146 wines from 11 different years. The youngest is from the year 2016 and the oldest dates back to 1998. In all, reserve wines from the Maison’s extensive library make up 42% of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential to each Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée. The final composition of this champagne is 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier. In all, over 20 years of careful craftsmanship were necessary to enjoy Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition.
At first sight, intense yellow gold. An elegant and aromatic nose of white flowers, lavender and almond holds the promise of finesse upon the first sip. The palate is delicate and intense, long, fresh and persistent. White fruits dominate over yellow and are complemented by citrus through Krug Grande Cuvée’s characteristic lemony notes. Gentle nuances of white flowers and violet caress the palate, giving way to hints of eucalyptus and menthol.
"Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2016, a year of weather conditions so contrasted, they became a caricature of the climatic pendulum. An extremely wet spring, with 70% more rainfall versus the norm between April and June, made vineyard work difficult and increased disease pressure. Clement weather ensued from flowering onwards, allowing the vineyard to recover, ending with a heatwave at the end of ripening. The marathon harvest took place from September 9 to October 2 yielding classic grapes in good health and wines all about expression and character, regardless of grape variety or origin." -Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master