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Product Details
An exclusive opportunity to taste the fruits of six consecutive years at the Krug maison, Krug Grande Cuvée Verticale I unites six Éditions focused around the 2005–2010 harvests. Explore the art of assemblage with a bottle each of the 161ème, 162ème, 163ème, 164ème, 165ème and 166ème Éditions. All united by a breadth and roundness that comes from the blending of reserve wines from Krug’s extensive library. 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. As the maison describes it, it is a complete orchestra playing together in harmony. -
How to enjoy
- The perfect serve - Enjoy in a Joseph glass or white wine glass to fully explore the depth of aroma and flavour
- Service temperature - 9-12ºC
- When to drink - Drink now through 2025+
- Storage advice - Store horizontally in a cool (10-15°C), dark place, and away from vibrations
- Closure - Cap With Cork
- Health warning - Contains sulphites
- Alcohol by volume - 12%
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Blend and Origin
Krug Grande Cuvée Verticale I
Krug Grande Cuvée 161ème Édition
A blend of 134 reserve wines from 12 different years, focused around the 2005 harvest. Comprising 44% pinot noir, 37% chardonnay and 19% meunier.
Krug Grande Cuvée 162ème Édition
142 reserve wines from 11 different years are blended for this edition, composed around the 2006 harvest. Comprising 44% pinot noir, 35% chardonnay and 21% meunier.
Krug Grande Cuvée 163ème Édition
An assemblage of 183 reserve wines from 12 different years, with the 2007 harvest forming the base. A blend of 37% pinot noir, 32% chardonnay and 31% meunier.
Krug Grande Cuvée 164ème Édition
127 reserve wines from 11 different years, focused around the 2008 harvest, comprise this blend of 48% pinot noir, 35% chardonnay and 17% meunier.
Krug Grande Cuvée 165ème Édition
Focused around the 2009 harvest, this blend of 127 reserve wines from 12 different years is comprised of 45% pinot noir, 39% chardonnay and 16% meunier.
Krug Grande Cuvée 166ème Édition
With the 2010 harvest at its base, this blend includes 140 reserve wines from 13 different years, and 45% pinot noir, 39% chardonnay and 16% meunier.
Additional delivery charges may apply. This product can only be purchased by persons over 18 years of age.
Food pairing:
For delicate but richly flavoured dishes
Starter
A champagne of such complexity demands the simple smoky warmth of roasted chestnuts or creamy artichoke soup.
Main
The exquisite pairing of black truffles with turbot is one that will not be forgotten.
Dessert
The explosion of generous flavours will be echoed by a strong aged Parmesan that crumbles and melts in the mouth.
Food pairing:
For delicate but richly flavoured dishes
Starter
A champagne of such complexity demands the simple smoky warmth of roasted chestnuts or creamy artichoke soup.
Main
The exquisite pairing of black truffles with turbot is one that will not be forgotten.
Dessert
The explosion of generous flavours will be echoed by a strong aged Parmesan that crumbles and melts in the mouth.