Krug
Reims
Winery in Reims, France
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Why go
Krug’s Reims house is closed to the general public, but its wines reward a bottle comparison. Start with a Grande Cuvée Édition, then try a one-harvest Vintage or one of its single-plot Champagnes if available.
About Krug
Krug’s Reims house does not offer public visits. For a first encounter, ask a merchant or sommelier which Édition of Grande Cuvée is available. The number identifies the release, and the six-digit Krug iD on the bottle opens details about its creation.
Choose your comparison
Grande Cuvée draws on wines from different plots and years. Krug Vintage is shaped by one harvest. The rarer Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay each come from one walled plot, one grape and one year: Chardonnay in the former, Pinot Noir in the latter. Availability and price vary, so confirm the exact bottle before making a plan.
Krug’s committee tastes about 400 wines after each harvest to understand the components it may select for a new Grande Cuvée Édition. That figure describes wines assessed, not a guaranteed component count in the finished blend.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Rue Coquebert, 51100 Reims
- Website
- krug.com
- Phone
- +33 3 26 84 44 20
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Founded in Reims in 1843, Krug builds its identity around the individuality of each plot wine and a deep library of reserves. A new edition of Grande Cuvée is assembled each year, while vintage and single-plot bottlings tell different stories. The house’s patient blending gives the range its character, from Grande Cuvée to Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay.
Best For
Compare a numbered Grande Cuvée Édition with a Krug Vintage or, when available, a single-plot Clos du Mesnil or Clos d’Ambonnay. The Reims house does not offer general-public tours.
Tasting Tips
Note the Édition number of Grande Cuvée and use the six-digit Krug iD to see the bottle’s details. Ask a merchant or sommelier about the current Vintage or single-plot releases.
Venue details
Ambiance
Historic cellars with extended aging on lees, evoking timeless elegance and complexity.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC
- Varietals
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- Tour Duration
- 60-90 minutes
- Tour Languages
- English, French
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling
- Wine Club
- Available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Rue Coquebert, 51100 Reims
Planning details
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Krug?
Joseph Krug founded Maison Krug in Reims in 1843.
Can the general public visit Maison Krug?
No. Krug says its Reims house is not open to the general public. Its Family House is used for work and invited hospitality.