Krug Grande Cuve 173me ditioncontinues the Maisons timeless pursuit of the perfectchampagne, blending 150 wines from 13 different years, the youngest from 2017 and the oldest dating back to 2001. Made from 44% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, and 22% Meunier, this edition integrates 31% reserve wines to achieve exceptional harmony and depth. Over two decades of craftsmanship culminate in this generous and expressiveKrug.

Captivating Complexity

On the nose, it reveals toasted brioche, baked apple tart, stone fruit, verbena, and vanilla pastry cream. The palate is creamy and precise, layered with ripe citrus, peach in syrup, hazelnut, and honeyed pastry richness, finished with a saline, lemon-zest lift. It pairs beautifully with Comt cheese, roasted shellfish, or truffled poultry.

173me vs. 172me dition

While the 172me (based on 2016) was taut, citrusy, and mineral-driven, the173me ditioncentered on the warmer 2017 harvestis broader, rounder, and more generous in fruit tone. Expect a silkier texture, tropical accents of passionfruit and baked apple, and immediate charm, contrasted with 172mes tighter, age-worthy precision.