Grande Cuvee 167eme Edition
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Aged Parmesan cheese, roasted turbot with butter sauce, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Krug Grande Cuvee 167eme Edition represents the 167th recreation of founder Joseph Krug's ultimate dream: to craft the most generous expression of Champagne every year, regardless of climatic variations. This specific edition is curated around the harvest of 2011, a year of unusual weather contrasts, and is composed of a masterfully orchestrated blend of 191 wines from 13 different years, with the oldest dating back to 1995. Comprising approximately 47% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay, and 17% Meunier, each parcel was individually vinified in traditional small oak casks to preserve its unique character. After resting for around seven years in the historic cellars of Reims, this Champagne emerges as a symphony of hazelnut, toasted brioche, and vibrant citrus notes, embodying the uncompromising craftsmanship and rich heritage of the House of Krug.
🍾 About the Producer
Maison Krug was established in Reims in 1843 by visionary merchant Joseph Krug, who sought to craft the most generous expression of Champagne annually, regardless of climatic variations. Situated in the heart of Champagne, the maison draws fruit from premier and grand cru parcels spanning the limestone-rich terroirs of the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, supplemented by historic walled monopoles like Clos du Mesnil and Clos d'Ambonnay. Viticulture is conducted under rigorous sustainable standards, eschewing herbicides and synthetic insecticides while adhering to Viticulture Durable en Champagne (VDC) frameworks. Krug's foundational cellar philosophy centers on plot-by-plot vinification, fermenting base wines primarily in aged 205-liter oak barrels. Under Chef de Cave Julie Cavil, hundreds of distinct still wines and an extensive library of reserve vintages are systematically evaluated. The house's signature benchmark, Krug Grande Cuvée—each release cataloged by its specific Édition—stands alongside Krug Rosé, Krug Vintage, and single-vineyard masterpieces as archetypes of profound vinous depth, racy minerality, and monumental longevity.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier