Champagne Krug Grande Cuvee is "Multi-vintage". A stunning mosaic of flavors in which a blend of up to 50 different wines from 6-10 different years combine to give Krug Grande Cuvee its complexity, elegance and consistency, year after year.
Unique, magnificent and unforgettable. A bouquet wonderfully creamy, leading to a magical combination of weight and balance on the palate. The long lingering finish is both nutty and toasty, ending with a final flourish of freshness, leaving one longing for more.
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. There is no formula or recipe for Krug Grande Cuvee. Each year the Krug Family meets to recreate "its" Grande Cuvee. This is done with careful attention to the most minute detail, so that six years later it is in perfect continuity with previous Krug Grande Cuvees.
Venification: The "birth" of Krug Grande Cuvee, through its first fermentation in small oak casks, ensures the unique personality and dimension that is the Krug style.
Analogy: Henri Krug likes to describe Krug Grande Cuvee as a symphony, a composition where all instruments play together, complementing each other in total harmony.
History: The tradition of Krug stretches back in an unbroken line from father to son for six generations. Since 1843 there has always been an experienced member of the family teaching his children their apprenticeship. This has guaranteed the continuation of the tradition and the unique taste of Krug.
Recommendations: Because of its complexity and originality, Krug Grande Cuvee works its magic in many different situations. It is in natural harmony with a multitude of dishes, different occasions, cultures and moods. Krug Grande Cuvee marries marvelously well with food, as long as it is not too acidic or sweet-fish, sea food, white meat, desserts and puddings, local fare or even exotic flavors.