Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Edition Brut

Champagne Krug

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Tasting from 01.01.2023: Peter Moser

Light golden yellow with silver reflections and a fine, delicate mousse. Very fine toasty aromas, a hint of biscuit, yellow tropical fruit tannins, hints of clover, almond cake and blossom honey: a very multifaceted bouquet. The wine is complex, elegant and balanced; with white fruit and ripe apple on the finish, it is mineral and fresh. With hints of orange and white nougat, it is persistent, has great length and definite potential to age for many years. (11/5/2023).

More about the tasting »Tasting Champagne Krug 2023«

Light golden yellow, silver reflections; very fine, persistent mousse. Multi-faceted bouquet of yellow stone fruit, brioche, candied orange zest, blossom honey and almond cake, floral nuances in the background. Substantial on the palate, silky, pronounced in fruit texture, fine hazelnut nuances, light chocolate, finesse, rich acidity, very elegant and well-balanced; on the finish accents of oranges and nougat, mineral-salty touch on the back palate with echoes of fine honey. A versatile food wine with great development potential.

More about the tasting »Champagner Tasting 2020«

Conceived on the basis of the great 2012 vintage and created using 42% from reserve wines dating back to 1996. In total, no less than 198 wines from eleven vintages were used to create this work of art. Is there a Champagne without a vintage that is better? If so, I don't know it. Light golden yellow, silver reflections; very fine, persistent mousse. Multi-faceted bouquet showing yellow stone fruit, patisserie, candied orange zest, blossom honey and almond cake with floral nuances in the background. Substantial with impressive finesse on the palate; silky, pronounced fruit texture, fine hazelnut nuances, light chocolate, rich acidity, very elegant and very long. The finish has accents of oranges and nougat and a mineral-salty touch on the back palate, fine honey nuances resound. Great development potential.

More about the tasting »Sparkling Spezial 2020 - Champagner«

Bright golden yellow, silver shimmers, very delicate, fine vibrant mousse. Fragrant white floral notes, luscious white apple, a hint of walnut and Asian pears, nuances of tangerine zest, mineral, very precise bouquet. Substantial, complex, finely expressive, yellow tropical fruit nuances with a dash of honey, balanced and elegantly structured, has incredible length, astonishing freshness for the hot growing season. Good ageing potential, resonating saline-minerality .

More about the tasting »Krug-Champagne Tasting 2020«
Region
Champagne, France
Champagne is probably the most famous wine region in the world. It produces exclusively sparkling wines, and they are so sought after around the world that the...
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Category: Sparkling Wine - Champagne
Alcohol Level: 12%
Stopper: Technical cork
Winery: Champagne Krug
Price: ab 100 €
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Champagne Krug

51051 Reims
Frankreich
+33 (326) 84 44 20
www.krug.com

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2008 Champagne Krug Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Chardonnay
12,5%
Champagne Krug Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil Brut Sparkling Wine
100
2008 Krug Vintage Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
Krug Vintage Brut Sparkling Wine
100
2008 Krug Vintage Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Krug Vintage Brut Sparkling Wine
100
1990 Krug Collection
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Krug Collection Sparkling Wine
100
2006 Champagne Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
2006 Champagne Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine
100
2002 Krug Vintage Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12%
€€€€€
Krug Vintage Brut Sparkling Wine
99
2000 Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Montagne de Reims,  Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
€€€€€
Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs Brut Sparkling Wine
99
2006 Champagne Krug Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Chardonnay
12%
€€€€€
Champagne Krug Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil Brut Sparkling Wine
98
2006 Krug Vintage
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12%
Krug Vintage Sparkling Wine
98
2006 Krug Vintage Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
€€€€€
Krug Vintage Brut Sparkling Wine
98
2003 Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Montagne de Reims,  Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
€€€€€
Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine
98
Krug Grande Cuvée 160ème Édition
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12%
Krug Grande Cuvée 160ème Édition Sparkling Wine
98
Krug Grande Cuvée 164ème Édition
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12%
Krug Grande Cuvée 164ème Édition Sparkling Wine
98
Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Edition Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12%
Krug Grande Cuvée 168ème Edition Brut  Sparkling Wine
98
Krug Rosé 24ème Edition
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Krug Rosé 24ème Edition  Sparkling Wine
98
Krug Grande Cuvée 164ème Edition Brut
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12%
Krug Grande Cuvée 164ème Edition Brut  Sparkling Wine
98
Krug Grand Cuvée 171ème Édition NV
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Krug Grand Cuvée 171ème Édition NV Sparkling Wine
97
Champagne Krug Rosé 26ème Édition
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Champagne Krug Rosé 26ème Édition Sparkling Wine
97
Krug Grand Cuvée 169ème Édition
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
12,5%
Krug Grand Cuvée 169ème Édition  Sparkling Wine
97
Krug Grande Cuvée 165ème Édition
Champagne Krug
France
Champagne,  France
Sparkling Wine
Krug Grande Cuvée 165ème Édition Sparkling Wine
97
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