Krug Grande Cuvée 163ème Édition was composed around theharvest of 2007, an unpredictable year of such extremes that itpushed Cellar Master Eric Lebel to rethink everything he thought heknew.

The challenge was to assess with fresh eyes the individual potential ofeach individual plot of vines and to discern the strong potential of anumber of lesser-known parcels. An early harvest revealed grapeswith powerful aromas and discreet flavours.

In all, reserve wines from the House’s extensive library made up 27%of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential toeach Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée. It is a unique composition forKrug, as the three grape varieties are present in almost equal parts

THE 163RD EDITION OF THE FULLEST EXPRESSION OF CHAMPAGNE

Krug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of one man, Joseph Krug,to offer the very best Champagne every year, regardless of annualvariations in climate. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honoured thisvision with each new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée: the fullestexpression of Champagne.

A light golden colour and fine, vivaciousbubbles, holding a promise of pleasure.

Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried andcitrus fruits, as well as marzipan andgingerbread.

Flavours of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jelliedand citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.

It is a blend of 183 wines from 12 different years, the youngest ofwhich is from 2007, while the oldest dates back to 1990.

Its final composition is 37% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay and 31%Meunier.

A stay of around seven years in Krug’s cellars givesKrug Grande Cuvée 163ème Édition its distinct expression andelegance.

Krug Grande Cuvée is the first and unique Prestige Champagnere-created every year, beyond the notion of vintage.

The art of blending wines from so many different years givesKrug Grande Cuvée its unique fullness of flavours and aromas,impossible to express with the wines of just a single year.

The Édition number corresponds to the number of times in theHouse of Krug the founder’s dream has been re-created. It alsoserves as a reference for collectors, to enjoy it later.

The full story of every Édition is revealed online via its Krug iD, thesix digits on the back label.

Krug Grande Cuvée, like all Krug Champagnes, will continue to gainwith the passage of time.

Krug Grande Cuvée 163ème Édition lends itself toa wealth of culinary combinations, from thesimplest to the most sophisticated, from an agedparmesan to turbot à la truffe.

It can be enjoyed as an aperitif with Jabugo hamand mature comté or served to accompanyoysters, grilled shrimps, Indian or Moroccanfood, as well as desserts such as carrot cake,tarte tatin and cheesecake.

Bottle (75 cl)