# Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition (NV)

- **Producer:** Krug
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €280
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, orange, blossom, apple, orange blossom, honeysuckle, pastry, nougat, beeswax, brioche, biscuit, gingerbread, almond, toasted bread, eucalyptus, honey, baked pastries, hazelnut, menthol, candied citrus

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Each Grande Cuvée is a symphony of 146 wines from 11 different years.
- The oldest reserve wine in this blend dates back to 1998.
- 42% of the blend is composed of reserve wines.
- This is the 172nd creation of Joseph Krug's original dream.

## Food pairing

The wine's richness and complexity can stand up to a variety of flavors and textures. Its balanced acidity cuts through richer dishes, while its nuanced fruit and brioche notes complement both savory and sweet elements.

## 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.