Joseph Krug, with the support of Hippolyte de Vivès, founded the House of Krug and Company in 1843. From the very beginning, he decided to stand out in his winemaking methods. Unlike other Champagne houses, Krug cultivated its parcels separately to better control the flavors during blending. Additionally, the house prioritized quality over quantity from the outset, producing only vintages each year. The Krug family’s generations followed in this tradition.

In the 5th generation, Henri and Rémi Krug purchased several parcels in 1971, one of which, ‘Clos de Mesnil,’ turned out to be exceptional. This Chardonnay parcel is surrounded by a wall, creating a unique microclimate for the vines, which produce a wine distinct from others. The first ‘Clos du Mesnil’ cuvée was released in 1979. In 1983, the house created Krug Rosé, which is considered to be "a Krug first, before being a rosé."

Later, just as with the special ‘Clos de Mesnil’ Chardonnay cuvée, the house aimed to create a special cuvée using Pinot Noir, another important grape variety at Krug. In 1994, they found the Clos d’Ambonnay, a 0.68-hectare parcel, and produced their first cuvée in 1995. Today, Olivier, the 6th generation of the Krug family, leads the house.

Individuality is highly valued at Krug. The house follows three key rules in making its vintage each year. The first is to ensure individual viticultural management for each parcel. The second is to blend by selecting parcels one by one, choosing only those necessary for the creation of the vintage. Lastly, the final step is patience, allowing the wine to ferment. The house currently offers six cuvées: Krug Grande Cuvée, Krug Rosé, Krug Vintage, Krug Clos du Mesnil, Clos d’Ambonnay, and Krug Collection. We regularly feature Krug Champagne bottles in our auctions.

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