Krug

Question 1

Johann-Josef Krug

Answer 1

became Joseph

Question 2

Jaquesson

Answer 2

started in 1834 and became partner

Question 3

Hippolyte de Vives

Answer 3

another house in Reims, Krug worked there as well. Left Jacquesson to partner with Hippolyte (equal share) and started Krug et Cie

Question 4

1999

Answer 4

became part of LVMH

Question 5

Henri and Remi Krug

Answer 5

after retirement Olivier Krug took on ambassador role. Remi Krug still involved in the blending supposedly as was Henri until he passed in 2013

Question 6

Eric Lebel

Answer 6

winemaker. First task each year is to select the best wines to make Grande Cuvee

Question 7

reserve wine

Answer 7

Krug has a library of 150 wines. Generally accepted that the better the base wine the less reserve needed. Krug takes the opposite approach. more distinctive vintage character requires more reserve wine to overwhelm it.

Question 8

205 litre barriques

Answer 8

all base wines fermented in old french oak Krug purchases new oak barrels but will not use for Krug branded wines until 3rd use

Question 9

ageing

Answer 9

Krug has impressive longevity

Question 10

Father-and-Son winemaking team

Answer 10

since 1960s father son team until post LVMH and Eric Lebel

Question 11

winemaking

Answer 11

rapid first fermentation
no ML
dosage done with same wine disgorging
minimum post disgorgement aging 6 months being extended to 1 year

Question 12

Grande Cuvee

Answer 12

5-7 years yeast contact