Krug Grande Cuvée Edition 173 Champagne AOP
Krug Grande Cuvée Edition 173 is a non-vintage AOP Champagne from the Krug house in Champagne. The result of blending several vintages, this house cuvée bears an edition number unique to its blend. 75cl bottle.
Who produces Krug Grande Cuvée Edition 173 AOP Champagne?
Krug is a Champagne house founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug and based in Reims. It has built a reputation based on exacting winemaking, with a large proportion of its clear wines fermented in small oak barrels, and on a blending philosophy aimed at creating a wine of great aromatic richness each year, regardless of the climatic variations of the vintage.
On what terroir is Krug Grande Cuvée Edition 173 AOP Champagne produced?
The AOP Champagne designation covers a vineyard located in northeastern France, on predominantly chalky soils that ensure drainage and water regulation, under a cool continental climate tempered by oceanic influence. The appellation's specifications authorize three main grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, which bring freshness, structure, and roundness to the blends, respectively.
What should you know about Krug Grande Cuvée Edition 173 AOP Champagne?
Krug Grande Cuvée is the house's non-vintage cuvée, designed as a blend of several vintages combined with reserve wines from multiple plots. Each bottle bears an edition number, here 173, which identifies the precise blend from which it comes and allows its composition to be traced. This approach distinguishes Grande Cuvée from classic vintage Champagnes, aiming for continuity of style from one edition to the next rather than the expression of a single year.
At what temperature should Krug Grande Cuvée Edition 173 AOP Champagne be served?
A Champagne of this type is generally served chilled, between 8 and 10°C, in a glass that allows the aromas to be revealed rather than a narrow flute. Prestige non-vintage cuvées from Champagne, made from reserve wines, are generally suitable for additional aging in the cellar after purchase, for several years, in stable conditions away from light and temperature fluctuations.