Krug

France, Champagne

The grandest of the Grande Marques. Johann-Joseph Krug, who was born in Mainz, founded Champagne Krug in 1843, having previously worked at Jacquesson and marrying Adolphe Jacquesson's sister-in-law. The Company is still controlled by the Krug family - Olivier Krug being the current incumbent - although ownership was sold to LVMH in 1999. Krug are the only House to barrel ferment all their wines - in "de-seasoned" 205 litre casks of Argonne oak. The rich Krug style also comes from prolonged lees ageing and the very high proportion of reserve wines in the blend.

2004 KRUG Brut, Lea & Sandeman

2004 KRUG Brut
Champagne France  12.5%  White
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier.

Relatively restrained, even a bit grumpy, aromas display prominent petrol aromas where background hints of green apple, quinine, citrus rind and a floral whiff can be found. The palate impression is consistent with the n...(read more)

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