KRUG Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition 75 cl. incl. launch gift (cookbook)

Launch gift for the first 60 people

Krug has collaborated with over 100 of the world's best chefs to create a cookbook for Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition and Rosé 29ème Édition.

A collection of over 140 recipes from Krug Embassy chefs around the world that transform the humble carrot into the perfect match with a glass of Krug Champagne. From Denmark you will get recipes from the Chef de cuisine of restaurant Alchemist and the Chef de cuisine of Restaurant Lyst in Vejle.

An invitation to unleash your culinary creativity at home with the help of a copy of the cookbook.

The most generous Champagne – recreated every year

Krug Grande Cuvée is the annual re-creation of Joseph Krug's vision: to produce the best champagne, regardless of the climatic challenges of the year. A true symphony – and the most generous interpretation of Champagne.

Created around fall 2017

The year started cold, but mild spring weather kicked off the wine's development prematurely. The region lost 20% of its fruit due to spring frosts and heavy summer showers. Dry and warm weather saved the remaining grapes, which were harvested from August 25 to September 15 .

The final blend

The difference between the plots in 2017 was evident in the tasting room: fine expressions, but also certain unevenness and rustic character.
Reserve wines add elegance with 2014 and 2011 Chardonnay and liveliness from 2000s Pinot Noir , as well as structure from Montagne de Reims Nord and precision from 2016 Meunier .

Composition

• 150 wines from 13 different vintages

• Youngest year: 2017 | Oldest: 2001

• 44% Pinot Noir | 34% Chardonnay | 22% Meunier

• 31% reserve wines

Dosage: 4 g/L

Each Krug champagne has its own unique dosage. It is selected through tasting to find the one that must not be missing, but also must not be noticed.

"Older wines from the 2000s add a patina of elegance, roundness and generosity to the final blend."
— Julie Cavil , cellar master at Krug

Taste experience

Color
Intense golden yellow.

Fragrance
Aromas of toasted bread and brioche, stone fruit, verbena, vanilla cream, French toast and baba au rhum.

Taste
Rich notes of juicy fruits – peach in syrup and ripe citrus – glide into waxy, toasted notes and pine nuts. Generous and finished with a crisp, mouthwatering lemon note.

The passage of time

This cuvée has been aged for at least 7 years in Krug's cellars and can be enjoyed now or stored. Over time, it will develop further complexity and an elegant patina.

Serving inspiration

Krug Grande Cuvée goes with everything from the simple to the gastronomically refined – perfect both as an aperitif and with food.

Gastronomic pairing:
▪ Moroccan hake with chermoula
▪ Tarte tatin

Simple pleasures:
▪ Jabugo ham and aged comté
▪ Asparagus fried in garlic butter

Chefs from Denmark included in the book:

Useful links for the curious:

Official description of KRUG Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition

Official press release of the Krug cookbook