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Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition

Krug Grande Cuvée
172ème Édition

Composed around the harvest of 2016, Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is a blend of 146 wines from 11 different years. The youngest is from the year 2016 and the oldest dates back to 1998.

In all, reserve wines from the Maison’s extensive library make up 42% of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential to each Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée.

The final composition of this champagne is 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier.

In all, over 20 years of careful craftsmanship were necessary to enjoy Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition.

Composition

44 %
Pinot Noir
36 %
Chardonnay
20 %
Meunier
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Blend:
146 wines
from 11 different years
Oldest wine from:
1998
Youngest wine from:
2016
Cork received:
Summer 2023

A word from

The cellar master

Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2016, a year of weather conditions so contrasted, they became a caricature of the climatic pendulum. An extremely wet spring, with 70% more rainfall versus the norm between April and June, made vineyard work difficult and increased disease pressure. Clement weather ensued from flowering onwards, allowing the vineyard to recover, ending with a heatwave at the end of ripening. The marathon harvest took place from September 9 to October 2 yielding classic grapes in good health and wines all about expression and character, regardless of grape variety or origin.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

To create this Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée, the Cellar Master looked to accentuate the year’s elegantly diverse aromatic expressions with different plots’ reserve wines from 10 other years, giving it a unique fullness of flavours and aromas, impossible to express with the wines of a single year. The careful attention given to the vines and Krug’s unique respect for the individual character of each plot and its wine enabled the depth of expression of this Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée. It is the full orchestra, playing together the symphony of Champagne.

Time in cellar:

This bottle spent around 8 years in Krug's cellars developing its generosity and elegance, receiving its cork in Summer 2023.

Part 1
Krug x Flower food pairing by Chef Josh Emett

FOOD PAIRING

Krug Grande Cuvée lends itself to a wealth of culinary combinations, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, from an aged parmesan to turbot à la truffe.

This Champagne can be enjoyed as an aperitif with Jabugo ham and mature comté or served to accompany oysters, grilled shrimps, Indian or Moroccan food, as well as desserts such as carrot cake, tarte Tatin and cheesecake.

A bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée and two glasses

TASTING NOTES

A light golden colour and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure.

Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread. Flavours of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.

Note:

Serving Temperature

The House of Krug recommends that its Champagnes be served between 9°C and 12°C, as colder temperatures limit the expression of their flavours and aromas.
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Note:

The Joseph Glass

In 2011, we partnered with renowned crystalware maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug Grande Cuvée.
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Note:

The Influence of Time

All Krug champagnes gain in complexity and patina with the passage of time. We recommend storing them at the same temperature as you intend to serve them, between 9°C and 12°C.
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The Krug Experience

MUSIC
PAIRINGS

Accompany your tasting with music pairings composed and curated by our community of Krug Lover artists.
Accompany your tasting with music pairings composed and curated by our community of Krug Lover artists.
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  • Echo of Krug Grande Cuvée

    Grand Soleil

  • Echo of Krug Grande Cuvée

    Kris Bowers

  • Echo of Krug Grande Cuvée

    Iwao Furusawa

  • Echo of Krug Grande Cuvée

    Two Kang

  • Echo of Krug Grande Cuvée

    Bleu Asa

  • Echo of Krug Grande Cuvée

    Manvsmachine
Part 2

The Krug Experience

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