Among the most coveted signatures from the house of Krug, the Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition Echoes embodies the ideal of a blended champagne brought to its zenith. Presented in a coffret luxe limited edition, it is addressed to aesthetes, gourmets and collectors seeking a wine that is at once precise, expansive and profoundly harmonious. Far from a mere stylistic exercise, this cuvée is an ode to complexity, born of patience, attention to detail and an assembly art of rare exacting standards. It resolves a dilemma dear to enthusiasts: to reconcile enveloping aromatic richness with crystalline energy, a caressing texture with filigree freshness. Its effervescence frames the palate with a delicate mousse, revealing layer after layer a shifting aromatic landscape, like a score that comes alive and deepens each time it is revisited. At the table, it elevates pairings by its presence and structure, providing a setting for exceptional ingredients as well as a noble counterpoint to haute cuisine dishes.

Assemblage et vinification

Composed as a true musical score, the 170ème Édition is the blend of 195 wines from 12 years, from 2014 to 1998, revealing the memory of the harvests and the overall vision of a great cellar master. The framework rests on a majority of Pinot Noir (51%) for structure and drive, complemented by Chardonnay (38%) which brings tension and purity, and Pinot Meunier (11%) which signs the indulgence and roundness. A substantial share of reserve wines patiently kept, some aged 6 to 8 years, helps to sculpt the balance and achieve continuity of style vintage after vintage. True to its expertise, the house practices fermentation in oak barrels to refine texture and promote aromatic complexity, before a long 7 years of cellar ageing on the lees, a guarantee of extremely fine mousse and remarkable depth.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance: Sparkling gold with bright highlights, crossed by extremely delicate effervescence forming a regular and persistent crown.
• Nose: Complex and nuanced, mixing white flowers, ripe candied and dried citrus, almond paste and gingerbread, with hints of peel, dried fruit and a touch of warm stone.
• Palate: Broad and precise attack, then a rise in intensity on hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar and citrus jelly. The mid-palate evokes almonds and honeyed brioche, carried by persistent freshness and a long, elegant, salivating finish.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10 and 12°C in tulip-shaped glasses to highlight the finesse of the bubbles and the aromatic breadth. Allow the bottle to open up a few minutes after uncorking so the texture gains silkiness and the nuances of candied citrus and gentle spices unfold. Store it on its side, away from light, with stable humidity. This 170ème Édition has a cellaring potential of around 10 years, during which the patina will gain complexity without losing its underlying freshness. At the table, favour precise cooking and seasoning to let the wine’s energy and depth express themselves.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs: caviar, comté gougères, thin slices of matured ham, fresh shellfish for an airy introduction.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio with citrus, roasted langoustines, pan-seared foie gras with a tangy condiment.
• Main courses: truffle turbot, Bresse poultry with morels, iodine-rich risotto with shellfish, where the creamy texture embraces the cuvée’s vinosity.
• Cheeses: aged parmesan, mature comté, refined tomme, served in thin slices for a dialogue of length and salinity.
• Desserts: thin tart with candied citrus, almond biscuit, praline-hazelnut entremets with low sweetness to preserve balance.

Moments de dégustation

The Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition Echoes is the natural companion for rare occasions where detail becomes the event and the aromatic score must interact with the table’s staging.

• To celebrate a unique moment with an timeless signature.
• During a fine dining evening where the precision of pairings takes precedence.
• As an exceptional gift for a connoisseur seeking pure sensations.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition Echoes, Coffret Luxe
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Multi-vintage blended Champagne
• Vintage : Non-vintage
• Grape varieties : Pinot Noir 51%, Chardonnay 38%, Pinot Meunier 11%
• Alcohol by volume : NC
• Ageing : 7 years in cellar
• Capacity : NC
• Cellaring : up to 10 years
• Serving temperature : 10–12°C