Caroline D.
Verified customer reviewNo complaints
Chosen as a gift. Expressive on the nose, silky on the palate, with a briny finish. Order placed in the evening, dispatched the next day. A delighted customer – I’ll be back.
Krug
Grande Cuvée 173rd Edition 75cl
A golden robe with amber highlights, animated by a fine and persistent effervescence. The nose offers a palette of rare complexity: toasted brioche, rum baba, stone fruits, verbena and vanilla. On the palate, the creamy texture unfolds notes of peaches in syrup, ripe citrus and grilled bread, before…
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON KRUG
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Notes & tasting
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Presentation
Taste
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98
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
A lively, citrus-driven acidity carries the balance of the blend through to a salivating finish.
Roundness
The generous, creamy texture envelops the palate with a remarkable silkiness.
Depth
The complexity born of 150 wines and 13 vintages bestows an exceptional aromatic presence.
Length
A persistent finish with accents of toast, pine nuts and ripe citrus — the unmistakable signature of the Maison.
TASTING NOTES
A golden robe with amber highlights, animated by a fine and persistent effervescence. The nose offers a palette of rare complexity: toasted brioche, rum baba, stone fruits, verbena and vanilla. On the palate, the creamy texture unfolds notes of peaches in syrup, ripe citrus and grilled bread, before a clean, salivating finish of remarkable length.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
Discover this wine's DNA
4g/LDosage
44%Pinot Noir
34%Chardonnay
22%Meunier
Terroirs
A blend of 150 wines drawn from 13 vintages, with the 2017 harvest as the base (69% of the final blend), complemented by reserve wines dating back to 2001. This multi-village, multi-year approach — the hallmark of Krug — composes a composite and transcendent expression of Champagne.
About this house
Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, the Maison embodies a singular vision: that of a non-vintage Grande Cuvée, blended each year from the finest wines of the harvest and an extensive library of reserve wines. Each edition bears a number, a testament to an artisanal continuity rarely found among the great Champagne houses.
True to its founder's exacting standards, Krug remains guided by the ambition to offer, each year, the greatest possible expression of Champagne's taste — regardless of climatic variation. A member of the LVMH group since 1999, the Maison has never compromised on its methods of elaboration nor on the rigour of its selection.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
The fine bubbles and toasted notes of the Grande Cuvée elevate the golden delicacy of cheese gougères.
Starter
The richness of foie gras resonates beautifully with the depth and generosity of the cuvée.
Main course
The earthy umami of morel mushrooms marries the aromatic complexity and creamy roundness of the Grande Cuvée.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Grande Cuvée 173rd Edition” cuvée by Krug
4.3/5 · 6 reviews
Marine E.
Verified customer reviewTop notch
Recommended by a friend – spot on. A lovely balance between liveliness and roundness. In short, a place to remember.
Soussaba T.
Verified customer reviewA flawless performance
Perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Full-bodied on the palate, with a refreshing finish. It really exceeded my expectations.
Gysi R.
Verified customer reviewPure pleasure
I was looking for a lovely champagne. A classy champagne, full of character. Well done.
Greig A.
Verified customer reviewTo be redone
Absolutely superb for a special occasion. Very fresh, without ever being sour. The parcel was perfectly secured. I would recommend it without hesitation.
Benjamin V.
Verified customer reviewExcellent
Chosen to celebrate some good news. Aromas of brioche and ripe apple. No complaints about the delivery. Perfect – absolutely nothing to complain about.
