Some wines are created to please the senses, but Champagne Krug stands to spin a tale. This prestigious label represents the courage, craftsmanship, and obsessive persistence of its founder, Johann-Joseph Krug. Krug, who was known for his uncompromising quest for quality, established his namesake house in 1843, determined to create Champagne of unprecedented quality.
Krug’s strategy to Champagne-making is unique. Each bottle is an exceptional mosaic of flavors, drawn from the best vineyards, reserve wines, and years that nature provides. This careful process ensures that every Krug Champagne enchants drinkers with its complex and vibrant taste.
Renowned for its excellent consistency, Krug’s Grande Cuvée is skillfully blended from over 120 wines from different years. This grand creation gives a lasting impression on any wine lover’s palate, with its interplay of depth, grace, and vivacity.
Ignoring the conventional wisdom of using single-year grapes, Krug’s revolutionary and adventurous approach of blending different vintages yields Champagnes with deep exuberance and finesse. Krug's Vintage line, which is only made in years where one variety particularly shines, is a testament to this expert art of blending. Krug Clos du Mesnil, a creation exclusively from Chardonnay, and Krug Clos d’Ambonnay, made from Pinot Noir, exhibit how the champagne house specializes in single-vineyard offerings too.
Consumers of Krug will also appreciate their devotion to sustainability. With a philosophy of guarding Champagne’s unique terroir, Krug is a pioneer in viticultural research, especially in combating vine diseases and climate change. This commitment extends to their meticulous wine-making processes which honor the Earth as much as the palate.
The unique taste of Krug is the result of meticulous handcrafting, a century-spanning commitment to unrivaled quality, and a spirit of continuous innovation. Whether it's the deep notes of the Grand Cuvee, the crisp taste of the Rose, or the exceptional depth of their Vintage line, each sip of Krug invites you to take part in a symphony of tastes that speak of its glorious past, devoted craftsmanship, and the spirit of authentic Champagne.
To conclude, Joseph Krug's desire – of creating the very best Champagne possible, irrespective of annual climatic variations – has been realised, forming a legacy that lives on here today in every bottle of Champagne Krug. To savor Krug is to experience that dream, and understand why it stands as an ultimate symbol of the magic of Champagne making.