Champagne Number 1, which is known today as Krug Grande Cuvée, is the fullest expression of Champagne, re-created every year, regardless of annual climate variations. Krug Grande Cuvée is a blend of over 120 different wines from more than 10 different years. Blending so many different wines from different years lends a fullness of flavours and aromas that would be impossible to express with the wines of a single year. 168EME Edition It is a blend of 198 wines from 11 different years, the youngest is from 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, in Krug’s cellars gives Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Édition its distinct expression and elegance. A light golden colour and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure. Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread. Flavours of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.
