• France, Champagne
• Alc.: 12.5% by volume
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition showcases the extraordinary blending philosophy that defines Maison Krug. Composed around the 2016 harvest, this release brings together 146 individual wines from 11 different years, with the oldest dating back to 1998. Reserve wines make up 42% of the final blend.

The composition of 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier delivers layers of citrus, dried fruit, hazelnut, almond, brioche, gingerbread and honey, balanced by the freshness and precision that make Grande Cuvée one of Champagne's most distinctive prestige wines.

Why the 172ème Édition?

Each Krug Grande Cuvée Édition is a unique recreation of Joseph Krug's vision rather than simply a conventional non-vintage Champagne. The 172ème Édition is centered on the 2016 harvest and incorporates reserve wines reaching back to 1998, giving this release its own identity within the history of Grande Cuvée.

Alessandra's Take

This is a Champagne to give time in the glass. Citrus and freshness come first, followed by the deeper Krug character of roasted nuts, brioche, dried fruit and spice. I prefer serving it in a wine glass and slightly warmer than most Champagne so the complexity has room to develop.

— Alessandra Esteves, DipWSET

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 48–54°F. Pair with oysters, caviar, Jamón Ibérico, aged Comté, lobster, roast poultry or dishes featuring mushrooms and truffle.