Krug Grande Cuvee 750mL 169th

Krug Grande Cuvée 169ème Édition combines 146 individual wines into a richly layered Champagne. Reserve wines bring breadth and roundness, while lively bubbles and citrus keep its nutty, brioche-like depth fresh.

Key details

• Origin: Champagne, France
• Blend: 43% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 22% Meunier
• 146 wines in the blend
• 40% reserve wines
• Sugar Level: Dry
• Body: Full-bodied

Flavor profile

Flowers and ripe citrus open into marzipan, gingerbread, hazelnut, brioche and honey notes.

Cellaring & drinking window

Krug states that this edition can gain complexity with time, but does not give a fixed final drinking year. Enjoy now for freshness or continue careful cellaring for a more developed profile. These are estimates for well-stored bottles, not expiry dates; storage history and personal taste affect when to open a bottle. Store unopened in darkness at a stable temperature around 55°F (13°C), away from vibration; keep natural-cork bottles on their side.

Pairing & serving

Serve at 48–54°F in a generous wine glass with mature Comté, oysters or grilled shrimp. Do not decant.

After opening & when to enjoy

Use a sparkling-wine stopper and refrigerate upright immediately. Enjoy within 1–2 days for the freshest bubbles.

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