Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2016, a year of weather conditions so contrasting, they became a caricature of the climatic pendulum. An extremely wet spring, with +70% rainfall versus the norm between April and June, made vineyard work difficult and increased disease pressure.

It is a blend of 146 wines from 11 different years, the youngest of which is from 2016, while the oldest dates back to 1998. Its final composition is 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier. A stay of around seven years in Krug’s cellars gives Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition its distinct expression and elegance.