| Rating | 96 |
| Style | Sparkling White |
| Blend | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier |
| Vintage | NV |
| Appellation |
Champagne France |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Price | $250.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2025-12-09 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Host/Hostess Gifting, Popping Bottles
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Sparkling Wine
Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition NV Review
While other producers in Champagne try to craft wines in a house style that’s consistent year after year, Krug makes a new wine each vintage. This wine marks the 173rd edition of this tradition, made primarily with wines from the 2017 harvest blended with 150 other wines from 13 different years, with the oldest being from 2001. This expression showcases that rich, opulent character that Krug fans know and love. The wine has deep layers of vanilla, brioche, and toasted sourdough notes accented by roasted nuts and preserved lemons. A really luscious bottle for those who look for Champagne’s fuller-bodied side.
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