A simply marvelous Champagne house, Krug is the brainchild of Joseph Krug, founded back in 1843. The house is based in Reims and is currently owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy whose portfolio includes famed French houses like Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Chateau d’Yquem and Ruinart. Originally from Mainz (modern day Germany), Joseph Krug moved to Paris to work in accounting for Champagne Jacquesson and learned so much about Champagne that he began making his own privately. A brilliant linguist, Joseph spoke French, English and German and spoke some Russian, which put his Champagne house in good position to sell to overseas markets.
Paul Krug, took over for his father and began selling Krug across Great Britain. There was great turmoil at the house following Paul’s death in 1910 with two World Wars, while some contend that the best Champagnes of the century were made between 1926 and 1928. While I have never had these wines, many critics have said that they are some of the best wines that they have ever tried.
Krug produces a host of wines including vintage wines and multi-vintage Krug ‘Grande Cuvée’ (which I reviewed), as well as a stunning rosé, a vintage Blanc, a vintage Blanc de Blancs from the Clos du Mesnil Vineyard, a vintage Blanc de Noirs from the Clos d'Ambonnay Vineyard and older vintages released as Krug Collection series.
The new Krug Grande Cuvee 170th Edition is a remarkable achievement made from 195 wines from 12 different years, the youngest of which is from 2014, while the oldest dates back to 1998. This thing is really just an infant Champagne that is built to age. Learn more about these very special wines at https://www.krug.com Here is my review of the Krug Grande Cuvee 170th Edition Champagne.
Krug ‘Grande Cuvee 170th Edition’ Champagne- Complex, delicious and still massively youthful, the Krug Grande Cuvee 170th Edition is a masterful blend of 195 wines from 12 separate vintages — from 2014 to 1998. This edition has considerably less Pinot Meunier (11%) to combine with 51% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay. This was aged for roughly seven years before disgorgement and immediately gratifies with its candied ginger and musty aromas alongside baked apple and lemon rind dusted brioche tones. The silky mousse makes this irresistible once on the attack. Finishing very long with copious citrus fruits and minerals, this beauty has a long way to go in the cellar. Drink 2022-2036- 96