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Wine Description
The Story
Krug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of one man, Joseph Krug, to offer the very best Champagne every year, regardless of annual variations in climate. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honoured this vision with each new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée: the fullest expression of Champagne.
Krug Grande Cuvée is the first and unique Prestige Champagne re-created every year, beyond the notion of vintage. The art of blending wines from so many ...
Wine Information
Krug Grande Cuvée 162ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2006. The year's summer was defined by sharp contrast, with a heatwave punctuated by storms and even hail. The end of the season was fine and bright, with grapes expressing good maturity.
The year’s Meuniers stood out, while the Chardonnays did not show their usual level of expression. As with every Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée, the House drew on its extensive library of re...
