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Age: Drinking Window: 2026 – 2055+ | Region: Champagne, France | Proof: 25
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Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is the latest masterstroke in a lineage that founded the modern prestige multi-vintage category. Since 1843, the House of Krug has pursued a singular, uncompromising vision: to produce the most generous expression of Champagne every year, regardless of climate variation. The 172ème Édition is built around the 2016 harvest, meticulously layered with 42% reserve wines to achieve a structural elegance and saline precision that only Krug’s legendary 205-liter oak-barrel vinification can provide.

The Multi-Vintage Distinction

Unlike standard non-vintage blends, each Krug Édition is a numbered, unique creation composed of over a hundred individual base wines to ensure total sensory generosity.

  • 2016 Base Year: Comprising 58% of the blend, the 2016 base wines provide a core of racy mineral structure following a vintage of extreme contrast.
  • The Reserve Library: A selection of 146 wines from 11 different years—stretching back to 1998—provides the tertiary depth of marzipan, beeswax, and toasted brioche.
  • Seven-Year Cellaring: Matured on the lees for nearly seven years in the Reims cellars, the 172ème exhibits a creamy, "spherical" textural hold that is purely Krug.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Complex white fruit, beeswax, and marzipan. Developing layers of hazelnut and dried herbs emerge alongside white flower and browned pastry.

Palate: Full-bodied and texturally immense. A spicy entry transitions into a core of lemon and toasted rye bread, framed by saline minerality and roasted nut character.

Finish: Sublimely long. A signature closing of sweet unsalted butter and racy mineral persistence with the multi-minute hold of a prestige cuvée.

The Vertical Hierarchy

The 172ème sits at the firmer, more chiseled end of recent Éditions. It offers a more structured experience than the 171ème, making it a primary target for collectors building multi-vintage verticals.

"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the blender's art in Reims."

Technical Specifications
Producer Champagne Krug, Reims (LVMH)
Blend Edition 172ème (2016 Base Year)
Composition ~44% Pinot Noir, ~30% Chardonnay, ~20% Meunier
Reserve Wines 42% (Oldest vintage 1998)
Vinification Individual Base Wines in 205L Oak Barrels
Dosage / ID 4.5 g/L | Krug ID 123003
Critic Score 95–98 Points (Wine Enthusiast, Galloni, Dunnuck)
Collector Note

Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite cellars. As collectors increasingly vertical-track the numbered Éditions, the 172ème stands out for its structural precision and its relationship to the acclaimed 2016 harvest. It possesses the structural integrity to evolve gracefully through 2040 and beyond. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label and seal integrity and includes the original Krug presentation packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.

Recommended Serving

To honor the profound textural integration and allow the hazelnut and marzipan aromatics to bloom, serve at 47–50°F. For the most generous expression, use a wide Champagne tulip or a Burgundy glass—Krug specifically recommends avoiding narrow flutes. This cuvée is a peerless partner for the most decadent cuisines: caviar, white truffle preparations, aged Comté, or lobster thermidor. The 172ème is ready for immediate enjoyment but will reward patient cellaring.

 

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