Krug Grande Cuvée 171ᵉ Édition
A monumental multi-vintage Champagne with extraordinary depth, breadth, and precision. Richly layered yet endlessly fresh, it is one of the world’s defining sparkling wines.
Founded in Reims in 1843, the House of Krug is revered as one of Champagne’s greatest producers, known for its uncompromising craftsmanship and devotion to individuality. Every year, Krug’s cellar master recreates the ideal expression of Champagne through the Grande Cuvée - a blend of over a hundred wines from multiple vintages, each adding its own nuance and depth.
The 171ᵉ Édition, built around the 2015 harvest, brings together 131 wines from 12 different years (2000–2015). Composed of 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay, and 18% Pinot Meunier, it reflects the full character of Champagne’s finest crus, from the Montagne de Reims to the Côte des Blancs.
The result is a Champagne of extraordinary harmony and complexity - golden in color with aromas of citrus, toasted brioche, and roasted hazelnuts. On the palate, it is rich and layered yet perfectly balanced by crystalline freshness and minerality.
A timeless expression of Krug’s artistry, the 171ᵉ Édition embodies the heritage, precision, and generosity that have defined this legendary Champagne house for nearly two centuries.
France
Champagne
Blend
750ml
13%
NV
Grand CuveeKrug Grande Cuvée 171ᵉ Édition is not simply a prestige Champagne; it is one of the world’s most complete sparkling wines. Built around the 2015 harvest and blended from 131 wines spanning 12 different years, it embodies Krug’s central philosophy: that the fullest expression of Champagne can be achieved not by a single vintage, but by assembling a symphony of reserve wines to create impossible depth and complexity.
The composition — led by Pinot Noir, supported by Chardonnay and Meunier — gives both authority and brightness, while the high proportion of reserve wines provides breadth, maturity, and a seamless sense of layering. Krug’s style is never just about richness; it is richness with astonishing energy, mousse finesse, and mineral tension. That is what separates it from merely luxurious Champagne.
This is a bottle that sits at the pinnacle of the category. It is bought not simply for celebration, but for serious wine drinking. It belongs in the rare company of sparkling wines that can rival the depth and intellectual interest of the world’s greatest still wines.
A dry prestige Champagne with immense layering, very fine mousse, and a palate that somehow combines generosity, tension, and persistence all at once. It is broader and more textural than many prestige cuvées, but remains extraordinarily detailed and alive.
In simple terms: one of Champagne’s greatest wines — complex, luxurious, and built on depth rather than fashion.
- Appearance: Deep pale gold with exceptionally fine, persistent mousse.
- Nose: Citrus peel, brioche, marzipan, honey, nuts, and spice.
- Palate: Layered fruit, pastry richness, and extraordinary mineral precision.
- Texture: Silken mousse with immense depth and tension.
- Finish: Monumental, saline, and endlessly long.
- Overall Impression: One of the world’s great Champagnes, combining complexity, luxury, and astonishing balance in equal measure.
- Lobster – A classic and worthy luxury pairing.
- Caviar – The wine has the precision and depth to carry it.
- Truffle Dishes – Especially good with subtle truffle-led dishes.
- Aged Comté or Parmesan – Exceptional with mature hard cheeses.
- Fine Tasting Service – Also a wine to drink in full focus, without food.
- Serve at 9–12°C so its complexity can fully unfold.
- No decanting required, but generous glasses are essential.
- Use white wine glasses rather than flutes.
- Drink now or cellar for 10–20 years with confidence.
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