Krug Collection

The House of Krug

History

In 1834, a young Joseph Krug, arrived in France from his native homeland of Germany. A visionary and nonconformist, he began working in the cellars of Jacquesson looking to gain experience. After a few years, he came to understand what an outstanding Champagne should be. So, in 1843 he founded his own Champagne house. Today, Krug has a reputation for quality, bright individuality and an extremely recognisable style.

The House became a part of the LVMH luxury group in 1999, but the approach to Krug Champagne has remained unchanged. It continues to reveal the individuality of each vineyard in Cuvée Prestige.

House produces millesime Champagne, Krug Rosé and the Krug Brut "Grande Cuvée" — an iconic Champagne that comes from 250 different vineyardsand includes 150 reserve wines, some of which are under 15 years old.

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The Krug style is highly recognisable with its ageing in large oak barrels and on lees. This style was passed down from father-to-son for centuries, and still remains unchanged.

The Krug Collection bottles are numbered and leave the House in a specific order. Thus, it is always possible to know how much of this precious Champagne remains. It is also possible to request a certificate of authenticity, which is guaranteed by Krug and signed by Olivier Krug.

Krug Collection 1988 is part of the House of Krug’s unique trilogy of three exceptional years (1988, 1989, 1990), each with completely different climates. Krug 1988 is expressive, opulent and sensual. It was a year without any excess, so the conditions promoted slow ripening of the grapes. The result: a Champagne with the perfect balance of freshness and maturity.

Champagne

Champagne wines have been strongly associated with the monarchy since the baptism of King Clovis I in Reims in the fifth century. The Kingdom of France was also born at that time, and even since then, Сhampagne has been the wine used at coronations of monarchs, later known as "the wine of kings and the king of wines".

When Champagne became sparkling at the end of the 18th century, it was incredibly popular among monarchs, nobles and owners of large fortunes. In the 19th century, the Houses of Champagne wanted to make their wines known throughout the world, especially among aristocrats. It was a difficult path to follow, but it started by running through Russia and the United States of America.

Champagne has since become a symbol of French culture, liberal ideas and the French spirit. Throughout the 19th century, it won new fans among the elites of all countries, also being the emblem of fun and celebration. No party was complete without Champagne and with the arrival of the Belle Époque and the Roaring Twenties — the real zenith of Champagne's fame began.

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The House of Krug

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