Champagne Krug Grande Cuvee Brut Edition 173 in Giftbox

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Behind every precious drop of Krug lies the dream of a visionary. A man who, long before anyone else, understood that the essence of Champagne is pleasure. More than 170 years ago, Joseph Krug broke with existing conventions and pursued his own vision. He wanted to create the most refined, consistent Champagne. Year after year, regardless of climatic unpredictability. This daring experiment proved to be a triumph of his own, and he succeeded in creating Champagne like never before. Like never before. To this day, the House of Krug lives and breathes its enduring philosophy: creating only prestige Champagnes since 1843. It is the only house that has produced exclusively Ultra-Premium Champagnes every year since 1843. An ideal gift. Making celebrations and special occasions even more special. It takes more than twenty years to create Krug Grand Cuvée, a blend of over 120 wines from at least ten different vintages. The richest Champagne in the world with exceptional finesse.

What makes Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Edition 173 so special?

The Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition, made from the 2017 vintage, is an exceptionally rich champagne. The palate is almost opulent, with tropical notes that perfectly reflect the vintage's personality. This is no ordinary champagne; it is an expression of pure luxury. The tropical flavors of passion fruit and lemon confit emerge powerfully, complemented by hints of baked apple pie and spices. The Krug Champagne House, led by Eric Lebel and Julie Cavil, has truly created a masterpiece here.

Review of the Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Edition 173

The Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Edition 173 received an excellent 95-point rating from Antonio Galloni in April 2025. This is a champagne that not only makes an immediate impression but will also retain its charm over the years. Drinking this champagne is an experience in itself. The rich flavors develop over time, making this edition an impressive choice for a special occasion or if you simply want something to treasure for years to come.

When do you drink this champagne?

The drinking window for the Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Edition 173 is between 2025 and 2045. This gives you ample opportunity to enjoy the champagne at its peak, but you can also choose to keep it for a few more years for an even more complex experience. It's a champagne that only improves with age.

Want to order Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Edition 173 online?

At Grandcruwijnen, you can easily order the Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Edition 173 online. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, ensuring it's always kept at the perfect temperature. We also offer a discount for pickup, which you'll see immediately when you select "Pickup" during checkout. Order now and enjoy this exceptional champagne whenever you want!

FACT:
The Grande Cuvée doesn't have a fixed recipe and can vary from year to year. This also makes it no ordinary non-vintage champagne. In its quest for greater transparency, Krug has developed its own app, and they provide more information about their champagne than most other houses. By scanning the Krug ID on the back of your Krug Grande Cuvée champagne with your smartphone (or entering it manually on the house's website), you'll find all sorts of facts about the champagne you're holding. For example, you'll find the disgorgement date and the blend size.

Specifications

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Available as of Aug 12, 2025
Packing information Giftbox
Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Champagne
Appellation Champagne
Icons Icon France
Winery Krug
Grape Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2045
Alcohol % 12.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling Yes
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 94
James Suckling rating 97
Vinous rating 95
Tasting Profiles Droog, Fris, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit
Drink moments Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch

Professional Reviews

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Parker

94

James Suckling

97

Vinous

95

Wijnhuis

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Krug is a floating and prestigious champagne based in the Champagne region of France. The "House of Krug", often simply referred to as Krug, is renowned for producing some of the world's finest and most luxurious Champagnes.

History of Krug

Krug was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, a visionary German immigrant who sought to create the most widely distributed champagne possible. He strongly believed in the producer of Champagne of consistent quality, proven by the weather conditions from year to year. The Krug family carried on the legacy and passed on their expertise from generation to generation. Krug has been in the family for years. It was managed by members of the Krug family until the 1960s and today it is part of the LVMH group but remains active with an emphasis on tradition and quality. They adhere to a philosophy of creating Champagnes that are based on the character of each specific vintage and that express the terroir of the vineyards. They are also known for their blending expertise, often incorporating a range of reserve wines into their cuvées to maintain a consistent house style.

Champagnes from Krug

Krug shows a great range of Champagnes, the most famous of which is their "Krug Grande Cuvée". Considered their flagship Champagne, this non-vintage blend is made with a blend of over 120 different wines from multiple vintages. Krug also has vintage Champagnes, including their famous "Krug Vintage". In addition to their famous cuvées, Krug also produces numerous single-vineyard Champagnes. "Krug Clos du Mesnil" and "Krug Clos d'Ambonnay" are made from grapes sourced from specific walled vineyards and are very popular among collectors and connoisseurs. Krug champagnes are known for their aging potential. This producer recommends aging their Champagnes so that the complex flavors and aromas can fully develop. Some connoisseurs enjoy Krug Champagnes after decades of cellaring.

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