When Johann-Joseph Krug founded Maison Krug in 1843, he dreamed of attaching his name to a unique Champagne. He set one simple rule – never cut corners. Today, six generations later, he would be proud of the stubborn perfectionism that still rules the creation and development of his Champagne. Krug is one of the few Champagne houses to only produce prestige cuvées. The worldwide reputation of this outstanding Champagne is based on a rare expertise that combines patience with excellence. The rigorous selection process begins with choosing the three varieties that will go into the complex blends created at Krug. Krug is also the only top brand to fully ferment it Champagnes in small oak barrels. It is this delicate process that creates wines with intense aromas and rich and complex tastes. Finally, as a model case in Champagne, Krug ages its wines for a minimum of 6 to 8 years. The reward for this is exceptional maturity and longevity. Krug Champagnes are one-of-a-kind, standing out above all others and at the peak of what Champagne can be.

Grande Cuvée encapsulates the essence of the exceptional savoir-faire of the House of Krug, founded in 1843. This iconic wine perfectly illustrates Krug’s relentless pursuit of excellence and harmony, with each edition epitomising the meticulous blend of reserve wines and wines from the year. Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is composed around the 2016 harvest, a vintage shaped by markedly contrasting climatic conditions. The cellar master sought to highlight the aromatic expression of this vintage by complementing it with reserve wines drawn from eleven other years, which account for 42% of the final blend. The final composition is 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier.
On tasting, the wine reveals a bright golden hue, animated by a fine, persistent bead. The nose is layered and expressive, combining notes of hazelnut, dried fruit, ripe apple, candied citrus and toasted bread. On the palate, the first sip is generous and well-balanced, underpinned by striking freshness. Flavours of brioche, toasted almond and honey unfold seamlessly into a long, elegant finish.