What grapes are in Krug Champagne?
What grapes are in Krug Champagne?
Krug’s top bottling, or prestige cuvée, is ‘Grande Cuvée. ‘ Unlike most Champagne houses, Krug’s “Grande Cuvée” comprises the majority of its production. It is made from all three primary Champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier.
Which Krug Champagne is best?
The six Krug Champagnes, all currently available for purchase which graced the top ten of this year’s list are:
- Krug Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Clos du Mesnil 1998 – 98 points.
- Krug Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Clos du Mesnil 2000 – 97 points.
- Krug Brut Champagne Vintage 1998 – 97 points.
How good is Krug?
The Krug Grand Cuvée is often considered the world’s best non vintage Champagne, highly sought-after by wine connoisseurs and collectors. Krug is also the creator of two of the finest single-vineyard Champagnes in the world — Krug Clos d’Ambonnay and Krug Clos du Mesnil.
Is Krug Grande Cuvée a good wine?
Krug Grande Cuvée always comes to the table in a big way. From one of the most prestigious Champagne houses, this wine is consistently a top performer. Creamy, complex, and exotic, it is a perfect choice with the grandest of meals. (Tasted: October 10, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
What is the Grande Cuvée Édition?
Every year since the foundation of the House of Krug, a new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée is created to offer the most generous expression of Champagne. This bottle belongs to the 169 ème Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée, a blend of 146 wines from 11 different years. The youngest is from the year 2013 and the oldest dates back to 2000.
What is the 169 ème édition of Krug Grande Cuvée?
The 169 ème Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée was composed around the harvest of 2013. The season began with a seemingly endless winter followed by a rainy and cool spring. Luckily, summer was hot and sunny, although also marked by hailstorms, which took their toll in the vineyards.
What kind of alcohol is in a Grande Cuvée?
The final composition of this bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée is 43% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 22% Meunier. A light golden colour and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure.
