The Grande Cuvée 171ème Edition is built around the 2015 vintage, as mentioned by cellar master Julie Cavil, “the Chardonnays and Meuniers showed a little restraint.”, so Julie decided to include 2008, 2013 and 2014 vintages to bring vivacity and tension to the wine. Furthermore, the cuvée has been enhanced by adding 131 wines from 12 different years, the youngest of which is the 2015, of course, and the oldest dating back to 2000. A stay of around 7 years in Krug’s cellars gives this Edition its remarkable expression and elegance. Every glass poured from it is the fruit of nearly two decades of careful craftsmanship. The...

Since the foundation in 1843, Krug has had a longstanding reputation for the quality of its champagnes, most especially for its Vintage and Grand Cuvée productions, with a strong global following from wine connoisseurs and Champagne lovers. Richard Juhlin, the renowned Champagne writer, has always been a fan of Krug. He says that their Champagne "stands for artistry, tradition, craftsmanship and moments of pure pleasure" and "are small masterpieces… If the opportunity arises, never miss the chance to drink a Krug!”.Among their range of Champagnes, Grande Cuvée is the archetype of Krug's philosophy of craftsmanship and savoir faire which is made from a blend of around 120 wines from ten or more...

A world-famous Champagne house representing some of the very best quality champagne, Krug never fails to impress and satisfy its drinkers. Unlike other champagne houses, Krug’s non-vintage Grand Cuvée is regarded as the house's top production. The cuvee is re-created every year, blended from meticulously selected individual wines from more than 10 different years.The most recent release is their 168th Edition which was composed around the 2012 harvest - a beautiful year with a low yield due to the frost, rain, storms and hale during winter and spring but was followed by the driest ripening season since 1974 - and was crafted to...