KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE 172ÈME ÉDITION
Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is the latest expression of the House of Krug’s founder’s dream to craft the most generous expression of Champagne every year, regardless of climate variation. Created around the 2016 harvest, this prestigious Champagne is an extraordinary blend of 146 wines from 11 different years, with the youngest from 2016 and the oldest dating back to 1998.
The final blend is composed of 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay, and 20% Meunier, with 42% reserve wines drawn from Krug’s extensive library to bring depth, roundness, and remarkable complexity. After around seven years in Krug’s cellars, Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition reveals the elegance, finesse, and layered richness that define this iconic Champagne. Bottled at 12% ABV, it is a luxurious cuvée crafted for both immediate pleasure and further ageing.
On the nose, it opens with an elegant bouquet of white flowers, lavender, and almond, promising finesse from the first sip. The palate is delicate yet intense, long, fresh, and persistent, with white fruits leading over yellow fruits, lifted by Krug’s signature lemony citrus notes. Hints of white flowers, violet, eucalyptus, and menthol add further refinement and complexity to the finish.
Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is a true showcase of the art of blending across multiple years, creating a fullness of flavour and aroma that cannot be achieved from a single vintage alone. It pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes, from aged Parmesan, Jabugo ham, mature Comté, oysters, and grilled shrimp to Indian and Moroccan cuisine, as well as desserts such as carrot cake, tarte Tatin, and cheesecake.
A benchmark prestige Champagne, Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is ideal for collectors, gifting, celebrations, and fine dining occasions.
Key Highlights
- Prestige Champagne by Krug
- 172ème Édition, created around the 2016 harvest
- Blend of 146 wines from 11 different years
- Includes reserve wines dating back to 1998
- Blend: 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay, 20% Meunier
- Around 7 years cellar ageing
- Bottled at 12% ABV
- Notes of white flowers, lavender, almond, white fruits, citrus, violet, eucalyptus, and menthol
- Excellent for gifting, celebrations, and food pairing
What is Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition?
Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is a prestige Champagne created around the 2016 harvest, blending 146 wines from 11 different years. With 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay, and 20% Meunier, plus seven years of cellar ageing, it offers notes of white flowers, citrus, almond, white fruits, and elegant freshness.
