The Winery Krug of Champagne

Winery Krug
The winery offers 7 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.6.
This estate is part of the Moët Hennessy.
It is ranked in the top 2 of the estates of Champagne.
It is located in Champagne
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The Winery Krug is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 7 wines for sale in of Champagne to come and discover on site or to buy online.

, in France The Krug Estate is one of the most famous Champagne producers, located in Reims, France. Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, the Krug Estate quickly established itself as one of the main producers of this prestigious sparkling wine. With the Krug family at the helm since its inception, the Krug Estate embodies refinement and luxury. The Krug Estate is not only renowned for its high-quality wines, but also for its unique and extraordinary cellars. Indeed, it is the largest surface Champagne production center and the modern version was built on the site of the former Saint-Christopher Monastery. Designed to create an ideal controlled environment, these mysterious and secretive rooms allow production of very high-quality wines, while preserving traditional manufacturing methods. The Krug Estate also offers a varied range of Champagne wines, each with its own characteristics and nuances. The "Grande Cuvée" collection is the most popular and the most flavorful. Other cuvées include the Tradition, Clos du Mesnil, Clos d'Ambonnay and Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs, all displaying unique characteristics and distinct flavors. The luxury and refinement that the Krug Estate offers are greater than a simple Champagne tasting. During guided tours of the cellars, you can admire the classic labels, architectural style and ornaments, before finishing with a celebratory tasting. The gourmet cuisine and wines served for lunch also provide an exceptional insight into the fine products that the Krug Estate can offer. The Krug Estate is renowned for the luxury and refinement it offers. Its unique environment and stringent regulations enable the production of Champagne grand crus, which are appreciated by connoisseurs worldwide. It is a perfect destination for those who appreciate a good wine, beautiful architecture, and stunning views of the French countryside.

Top Winery Krug wines

Looking for the best Winery Krug wines in Champagne among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Krug wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Krug wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Krug

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Krug

How Winery Krug wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of summer orecchiette, lobster armorican style or bacalhau com natas.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Krug

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Krug. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of cherry, grapefruit or tropical. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Krug. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Krug

  • 1985With an average score of 4.72/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.72/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.71/5
  • 1988With an average score of 4.71/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Krug.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Champagne

Champagne is the name of the world's most famous Sparkling wine, the appellation under which it is sold and the French wine region from which it comes. Although it has been used to refer to sparkling wines around the world - a point of controversy and legal wrangling in recent decades - Champagne is a legally controlled and restricted name. See the labels of Champagne wines. The fame and success of Champagne is, of course, the product of many Complex factors.

Yet there are three main reasons we can be reasonably certain of. First, the large bubbles, which distinguish it from less "exciting" wines. Second, the high prices that champagne commands, which give it a sense of exclusivity and uniqueness. Third, two centuries of clever marketing to a willing and very receptive consumer base.

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Planning a wine route in the of Champagne? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Krug.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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