Maison Krug

Maison Krug is a Champagne house dedicated to prestige cuvées, ranging from multi-vintage blends to select single-vineyard bottlings.

Its philosophy centers on creating a representative Champagne every year, regardless of vintage, by blending reserve wines from multiple harvests.

Grande Cuvée embodies this approach, re-created annually to capture the broader character of the region rather than a single year's climate.

The house farms about 20 hectares and partners with growers across the region, working with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier.

The range includes a Rosé, Krug Vintage (bottled only in specific years), and two single-vineyard bottlings—Clos du Mesnil (Blanc de Blancs) and Clos d’Ambonnay (Blanc de Noirs).

Krug is celebrated for its distinctive production methods and historical reputation among wine critics and collectors.

• Production Style — The house is known for fermenting base wines in small oak casks and utilizing an extensive library of reserve wines.
• Multi-Vintage Focus — Unlike many houses that prioritize vintage releases, Krug places equal emphasis on its multi-vintage Grande Cuvée.
• Rarity — Limited production volumes compared to larger houses contribute to its exclusivity in the market.
• Portfolio Depth — The lineup ranges from the flagship Grande Cuvée to highly specific single-vineyard terroir expressions.
• Collector Interest — Enthusiasts, sometimes called 'Krugists,' follow the brand closely, valuing its distinctive, oxidative style.

• What makes Krug Champagne unique?

  Krug is defined by its use of small oak barrels for fermentation and a philosophy of blending reserve wines from many different years to achieve a consistent house style.

• What is Krug Grande Cuvée and why is it significant?

  It is Krug’s signature multi-vintage blend, re-created annually to express a broad spectrum of Champagne characteristics; it exemplifies the house's blending philosophy.

• How does Krug ensure quality in its Champagnes?

  Through strict grape selection, precise blending of reserve wines, and extended aging in the cellars before release.

• Are Krug's single-vineyard Champagnes different?

  Yes. Clos du Mesnil (Blanc de Blancs) and Clos d’Ambonnay (Blanc de Noirs) highlight the character of individual vineyards, contrasting with the blended nature of the Grande Cuvée.

• When and where was Krug founded, and by whom?

  In 1843 in Reims, France, by Joseph Krug.

• Who owns Krug today?

  Moët Hennessy (LVMH).

• How does Krug source its grapes and how much vineyard does it own?

  Krug farms about 20 hectares and supplements with fruit from grower partners across Champagne.

• Is Krug Champagne collectible?

  Yes. Due to limited production and aging potential, bottlings like Clos du Mesnil, Clos d’Ambonnay, and older Vintages are frequently traded on the secondary fine wine market.