Krug

Reims · Founded 1843

A prestige house founded in 1843 in Reims, devoted entirely to high-end champagnes, with a large library of reserve wines.

Town	Reims
Founded	1843
Type	Major house
Style	Prestige, oak-cask vinification, reserve wines
Dominant grape	Blend
Flagship cuvée	Krug Grande Cuvée
Cellars in the chalk crayères	No / other cellars
Open to visits	Limited visits or by request

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