COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
PRODUCER
Krug
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is a non-vintage Champagne from the esteemed House of Krug in the Champagne region of France. It is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its meticulous blending of 146 individual wines from 11 different years, with reserve wines constituting 42% of the blend. This approach is rooted in the founder Joseph Krug's vision to consistently produce the finest Champagne annually, irrespective of vintage variations. The 2016 harvest, serving as the base for this edition, experienced significant weather contrasts, contributing to the grapes' character.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€280
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Each Grande Cuvée is a symphony of 146 wines from 11 different years.
Fact 02
The oldest reserve wine in this blend dates back to 1998.
Fact 03
42% of the blend is composed of reserve wines.
Fact 04
This is the 172nd creation of Joseph Krug's original dream.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is produced through a meticulous blending process, combining 146 individual wines from 11 different years, with 42% of the blend comprising reserve wines. Each parcel is vinified separately, often in small oak barrels, to preserve its unique character. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of around seven years in Krug's cellars before disgorgement. The base harvest for this edition is from 2016, a year characterized by significant weather variations.
