{"product_id":"champagne-krug-grande-cuvee-173eme-edition","title":"Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée 173rd Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKrug's Grande Cuvée\u003c\/b\u003e is the very essence of the Maison's philosophy: Joseph Krug's goal to offer the most generous and complex Champagne possible every year, regardless of climatic variations. The \u003cb\u003e173ème Édition\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterpiece of blending, a symphony of wines spanning several vintages to achieve a fullness that a single year could never offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChampagne Krug - Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition\u003c\/b\u003e is built around the \u003cb\u003e2017\u003c\/b\u003e harvest, a vintage characterized by climatic challenges that required all the mastery of the Chef de Caves to select only the most expressive grapes. To achieve Krug's stylistic signature, the final blend draws on a vast library of \u003cb\u003ereserve wines\u003c\/b\u003e (about 45% of the total), selected from as many as 11 different vintages. Each bottle of Grande Cuvée requires over twenty years of dedication to create: from the selection of the individual plot to the long rest in the Reims cellars. The result is a Champagne of extraordinary depth and elegance, capable of evolving magnificently for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/b\u003e In the glass, it presents with a pale golden color and a very fine, almost velvety perlage. The nose is an explosion of aromas: freshly bloomed flowers, ripe citrus, marzipan, and gingerbread blend with notes of honey, toasted almonds, and a delicate mineral trace. On the palate, the entry is majestic and vibrant. The structure is imposing but supported by a citrus freshness that gives dynamism. Notes of brioche, nougat, and dried fruit chase each other in an endlessly persistent, clean, and deeply savory finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking and Aging\u003c\/b\u003e True to the Maison's tradition, fermentation takes place in small oak barrels, which give the wine its characteristic complexity and longevity. The 173ème Édition is a blend of \u003cb\u003e131 base wines\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003e11 different vintages\u003c\/b\u003e (the youngest is 2017, the oldest dates back to 2008). After bottling, the wine rested on its lees in the Maison's cellars for about \u003cb\u003e7 years\u003c\/b\u003e, acquiring the silky texture and aromatic richness that make Krug unique in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e Krug Grande Cuvée is one of the most gastronomic Champagnes ever. It pairs magnificently with complex and structured dishes: from 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano to baked turbot with white truffle. Excellent with noble crustaceans (lobster and crayfish), refined Asian cuisine dishes, or white meats with cream sauces. It is, first and foremost, a wine for meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Maison Krug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine:\u003c\/b\u003e Champagne AOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e 173ème Édition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Vintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017 (with reserves up to 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinot Noir (45%), Chardonnay (37%), Meunier (18%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e France (Reims, Champagne)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 7 years on lees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.5% Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"VINART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196408672631,"sku":"CKRG01\/173","price":299.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/0734\/7063\/files\/ChampagneKrugGrandeCuvee173eme.png?v=1774194856","url":"https:\/\/vinart.it\/en\/products\/champagne-krug-grande-cuvee-173eme-edition","provider":"VINART ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}