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Krug Grande Cuvée 169e Édition
97/100

Krug

Grande Cuvée 169e Édition 75cl

A luminous golden robe with amber highlights, animated by a fine and persistent bead. On the nose, a rare complexity weaving together warm brioche, orange blossom, dried fruits, marzipan and hints of gingerbread. The palate is broad and masterfully full, carried by candied citrus, hazelnut, barley…

THE CUVÉES OF MAISON KRUG
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Notes & tasting

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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
97 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
A luminous vivacity carried by Chardonnay crus that preserves the wine's momentum despite the depth of the blend.
Roundness
The generosity of the reserve wines (40% of the blend) envelops the palate in a velvety, creamy texture.
Power
The dominant Pinot Noir (43%) lends a confident structure without ever weighing down the overall balance.
Length
An exceptional aromatic persistence — hazelnut, barley sugar, candied citrus — that constitutes the legendary signature of the House.

TASTING NOTES

A luminous golden robe with amber highlights, animated by a fine and persistent bead. On the nose, a rare complexity weaving together warm brioche, orange blossom, dried fruits, marzipan and hints of gingerbread. The palate is broad and masterfully full, carried by candied citrus, hazelnut, barley sugar and a finish that seems reluctant to fade.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
5g/LDosage
43%Pinot Noir
35%Chardonnay
22%Meunier

Terroirs

A blend of 146 wines drawn from 11 different years (harvests 2000 to 2013), including 40% reserve wines sourced from the House's singular cellar. This approach transcends the notion of vintage to offer a mosaic of Champenois terroirs — Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de la Marne — expressed in a single glass.

Krug

About this house

Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug in Reims, Maison Krug has established itself as the absolute expression of prestige Champagne. Joseph Krug aspired to create the finest possible Champagne every year, without submitting to the tyranny of a single harvest — a vision that was revolutionary at the time and remains, more than 180 years later, the unaltered DNA of the House.

Now under the stewardship of the fifth generation, Krug maintains an unwavering commitment to complexity and depth, drawing on a reserve wine cellar unique in the world — some wines aged for over a decade — to compose blends that defy time and season.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

Les Gougères au fromage répondent avec bonheur à la texture crémeuse et aux notes de noisette fraîche de la cuvée.

Starter

Starter

Le foie gras s'accorde magnifiquement avec la richesse de l'assemblage et les notes de brioche, pain d'épices et fruits confits de la Grande Cuvée.

Main course

Main course

Le homard, par sa chair iodée et délicate, dialogue en harmonie parfaite avec la puissance minérale et la longueur du Krug.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Grande Cuvée 169e Édition” cuvée by Krug

4.7/5 · 13 reviews

Inès N.

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Very good

It saved my last-minute present. Powerful yet delicate. My guests loved it.

Mathias W.

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A real treat

Recommended for the whole family. Lots of freshness, without ever being sour. A flawless wine – well done.

Victor M.

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Well done

Perfect for a dinner with friends. Complex aromas and lovely liveliness. Reliable delivery – I trust them. I’d give it 5 stars without hesitation.

Caroline A.

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Perfect

Perfect for marking the occasion. An elegant flavour with lovely length. Exactly what I was looking for.

Alessandro L.

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Won over

Perfect for a birthday. A clean attack and a lingering finish. A real treat – well done once again.

Amélie G.

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Delighted with my purchase

Planned for Christmas, and it was a success. A perfect balance of power and finesse. The parcel arrived sooner than expected. Perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself.

Mathieu D.

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Brilliant

Opened for our New Year’s Eve dinner. Round on the palate, with lovely structure. Excellent from start to finish.

Michel G.

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Impeccable

Excellent from start to finish. A full-bodied and well-balanced flavour – superb. A straightforward ordering process. A purchase I have no regrets about.

Marc T.

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Pure pleasure

Served as an aperitif, it’s a real treat. A champagne with real class. The packaging lives up to the product. Exactly what we needed.

William N.

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To be redone

Bought for a wine-loving friend. An expressive nose, a silky palate and a briny finish. Premium packaging – a real treat. I’d recommend it without hesitation.

Dace K.

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A lovely bottle

This champagne is a real find. It has great depth, on a par with the great houses. The parcel was neatly packed and well protected. Quite simply, nothing to complain about.

Jérôme V.

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A marvel

I fell in love with it straight away. A real treat, perfectly balanced. I highly recommend it.

Agnes W.

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The best

Perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Just the right amount of dryness, never overpowering. I’ll be ordering another one.