{"product_id":"krug-grande-cuvee-172eme-edition-champagne","title":"Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition Brut Champagne — Multi-Vintage Blend, Reims","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Krug Gold: #d4af37 | Imperial Parchment: #fdf5e6 | Noir Cherry: #1a1a1a *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient from Deep Cherry to Black representing the 2016 harvest foundation *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2b0a0a 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Parchment\/Gold *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a68d7a; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE PHILOSOPHY OF JOSEPH KRUG --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition\u003c\/span\u003e is the latest masterstroke in a lineage that founded the modern prestige multi-vintage category. Since 1843, the House of Krug has pursued a singular, uncompromising vision: to produce the most generous expression of Champagne every year, regardless of climate variation. The 172ème Édition is built around the 2016 harvest, meticulously layered with 42% reserve wines to achieve a structural elegance and saline precision that only Krug’s legendary 205-liter oak-barrel vinification can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 172ème ARCHITECTURE) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Multi-Vintage Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUnlike standard non-vintage blends, each Krug Édition is a numbered, unique creation composed of over a hundred individual base wines to ensure total sensory generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Base Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comprising 58% of the blend, the 2016 base wines provide a core of racy mineral structure following a vintage of extreme contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reserve Library:\u003c\/strong\u003e A selection of 146 wines from 11 different years—stretching back to 1998—provides the tertiary depth of marzipan, beeswax, and toasted brioche.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven-Year Cellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured on the lees for nearly seven years in the Reims cellars, the 172ème exhibits a creamy, \"spherical\" textural hold that is purely Krug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex white fruit, beeswax, and marzipan. Developing layers of hazelnut and dried herbs emerge alongside white flower and browned pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally immense. A spicy entry transitions into a core of lemon and toasted rye bread, framed by saline minerality and roasted nut character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimely long. A signature closing of sweet unsalted butter and racy mineral persistence with the multi-minute hold of a prestige cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #a68d7a;\"\u003eThe Vertical Hierarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 172ème sits at the firmer, more chiseled end of recent Éditions. It offers a more structured experience than the 171ème, making it a primary target for collectors building multi-vintage verticals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a68d7a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the blender's art in Reims.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne Krug, Reims (LVMH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172ème (2016 Base Year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~44% Pinot Noir, ~30% Chardonnay, ~20% Meunier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReserve Wines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42% (Oldest vintage 1998)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVinification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual Base Wines in 205L Oak Barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage \/ ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 g\/L | Krug ID 123003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritic Score\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95–98 Points (Wine Enthusiast, Galloni, Dunnuck)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite cellars. As collectors increasingly vertical-track the numbered Éditions, the 172ème stands out for its structural precision and its relationship to the acclaimed 2016 harvest. It possesses the structural integrity to evolve gracefully through 2040 and beyond. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label and seal integrity and includes the original Krug presentation packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound textural integration and allow the hazelnut and marzipan aromatics to bloom, \u003cstrong\u003eserve at 47–50°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. For the most generous expression, use a \u003cstrong\u003ewide Champagne tulip or a Burgundy glass\u003c\/strong\u003e—Krug specifically recommends avoiding narrow flutes. This cuvée is a peerless partner for the most decadent cuisines: \u003cstrong\u003ecaviar, white truffle preparations, aged Comté, or lobster thermidor\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 172ème is ready for immediate enjoyment but will reward patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45119158321186,"sku":null,"price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/image_1.jpg?v=1780869711","url":"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/krug-grande-cuvee-172eme-edition-champagne","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}