Krug Grande Cuvée NV 173th Edition Portugal Master Distiller Colin Gordon (succeeding

Master Distiller Colin Gordon (succeeding Bill Lumsden) has continued Ardbeg’s philosophy: using heavily-peated malt (~50 ppm phenols)

The 2011 Château Saint Paul exhibits a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections

with hints of incense

After a cold pre-fermentation maceration lasting several days to enhance aromatic expression

The water is sourced from Conval Hill springs

Krug Grande Cuvée NV 173th Edition Portugal Master Distiller Colin Gordon (succeedingWinery Background and History Founded in 1843 by JohannJoseph Krug in Reims, Champagne Krug remains family led despite ownership by LVMH. The house is renowned for its artisanal blending philosophy, prioritizing consistency, complexity, and elegance through meticulous selection of base and reserve wines. Krug Grande Cuve exemplifies this approach, blending over a hundred wines from multiple vintages to capture the depth of the house style. Producer