| Winery Location: | Reims |
| Year Established: | 1843 |
Vineyard Holdings
Approximately 20 ha
Top Wines Produced
- Grand Cuvée Brut NV
- Brut Vintage
- Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Vintage
- Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs Brut Vintage
Inaugural Vintages
- 1979 for Clos du Mesnil
- 1995 for Clos d’Ambonnay
Average Total Production
- 600,000 bottles
Summary
The signature style of Krug is centered upon the art of blending. Each parcel is fermented separately, constituting upwards of 200 different wines in any single harvest. Each year, a selection of these 200 wines is blended together with a vast array of reserve stocks, and for the Grand Cuvée, this may include up to 50% reserve wine spanning over 20 vintages. All of their wines are considered Prestige Cuvée quality, and Krug is the leader in the luxury Champagne category. A proportion of their vintage wine is held back for a late release bottling, which is named Krug Collection.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Base wines are all fermented in small oak cask, 205 L in size. Malolactic fermentation may or may not occur depending on the vintage conditions. Each single lot is fermented separately and blended afterward to achieve complexity. Krug is known for using large proportions of reserve wine in each blend.
Producer Website: Krug