History Flashcards
Who founded Krug Champagne and in what year?
Joseph Krug in 1843
Where was Joseph Krug born and in what year?
The city of Mainz on the Rhine river in 1800.
What was Joseph Krug’s birth name?
Johann Joseph Krug
At what age did Joseph Krug leave Mainz?
24 years old.
When did Jospeh Krug arrive in Paris?
1834
Why were there plenty of jobs available for Germans in France?
There was a huge demand for German bookkeepers and accountants in France.
Who did Jospeh Krug go to work for in 1834?
Champagne Jacquesson
What advantage did Jospeh Krug have in breaking into international markets?
He spoke German, English, French, and Russian.
Who did Joseph Krug marry in 1841?
Emma-Anne Jaunay
Who was Joseph Krug’s first born and when were they born?
Paul Krug born in 1842
Beyond accounting, what did Joseph Krug spend the eight years with Champagne Jacquesson doing?
Traveled Europe testing the market and assessing criticism from wine sellers and customers. He also learned about composition and taste and began blending wine for at least one other house.
When did Joseph Krug pass away and who succeeded him?
Jospeh Krug passed in 1866 and was succeeded by this son Paul Krug.
On what street and in what city is Krug Champagne located?
Rue Couqebert in the city of Reims.
What does Grandes Marque mean?
“Great Brand”
there are 24 houses given this honor but the organization disbanded in 1997.
https://grapeescapes.net/les-grandes-marques/
Who succeeded Paul Krug and in what year?
Joseph Krug II succeeded his father Paul after his passing in 1910.
