Some wines are created to satisfy the palette, but Champagne Krug stands to tell a story. This prestigious label epitomizes the courage, craftsmanship, and relentless 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 produce Champagne of unprecedented quality.
Krug’s strategy to Champagne-making is unique. Each bottle is an extraordinary mosaic of flavors, drawn from the finest vineyards, reserve wines, and years that nature provides. This precise process ensures that every Krug Champagne captivates drinkers with its complex and vibrant taste.
Well-known for its exquisite consistency, Krug’s Grande Cuvée is skillfully blended from over 120 wines from different years. This majestic creation gives a lasting impression on any wine lover’s palate, with its interplay of full-bodiedness, sophistication, and energizing quality.
Ignoring the accepted wisdom of using single-year grapes, Krug’s ground-breaking and bold approach of blending different vintages results in Champagnes with intense exuberance and finesse. Krug's Vintage line, which is only produced 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, crafted from Pinot Noir, demonstrate how the champagne house specializes in single-vineyard offerings too.
Consumers of Krug will equally appreciate their dedication to sustainability. With a philosophy of guarding Champagne’s unique terroir, Krug is a pioneer in viticultural research, particularly in combating vine diseases and climate change. This commitment extends to their meticulous wine-making processes which honor the Earth read more as much as the palate.
The unique taste of Krug is the result of meticulous handcrafting, a generations-long commitment to excellence, and a sustained 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 immerse in a symphony of tastes that speak of its glorious past, dedicated craftsmanship, and the spirit of authentic Champagne.
To conclude, Joseph Krug's dream – to make the very best Champagne possible, irrespective of annual climatic variations – has been achieved, establishing a legacy that lives on today in every glass of Champagne Krug. To relish Krug is to experience that dream, and understand why it stands as an ultimate expression of the craft of Champagne making.