The Champagne of Krug
Break out the Champagne — we are celebrating our 200th audio show, and we couldn’t have planned it any better. Our guest for this momentous occasion is one of the world’s premiere Champagne producers, Champagne Krug.
Bottles of Krug Champagne are considered some of the most sought-after collectibles in the vinous world. Whether it be the multi-vintage bottlings of Ros and Grand Cuve, or the vintage bottlings of Clos de Mesnil, or the ultra-premium Clos d’Ambonnay - the bottles are very difficult, if not impossible to find on the market. Established in Reims in 1843 by Johann-Joseph Krug, the Maison has retained the guidance of family hands through present day, even while becoming a part of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH).
Join us as we talk with Kurt Dienel, Krug’s Business Development Director, to find out more about their vineyard properties, their winemaking practices, and what it is that makes Krug so special.
For more information on Krug: www.krug.com
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Audio #13: Let’s Celebrate Champagne
Audio #45: The Business of Champagne
Audio #170: The Wines of Dom Perignon
Audio #175: Champagne with Veuve Clicquot
Video #31: Champagne Taittinger: A Walk Through the Cellars
Video #32: Champagne of Philipponnat
Completely unrelated to this piece, but inspired by the high prices mentioned…
…when will you do an annual or semi-annual review of “best buys”, or wines that from $20 taste as good or better than wines twice, three times, or even five (let’s be reasonable) times their price.
A suggestion: sample a year’s worth of Wine Spectator best buys — maybe get them involved — and compare to high-quality brand names at the higher price points. Say where they fall short, or where they excel, but if indeed this is the golden age of wine, some assurance, if merited, for the mid-range consumer would be valuable to the future wine market.
Or think of it another way. What is your Tuesday night red?
Wine merchants in London have a ready answer for me, and it ranges from France to Australia to Argentina (not US, although Columbia Crest would probably have some good candidates).
It may not cover the bulk of our spending, but it might cover a lot of what we drink.
Love the shows, no matter what the price points.
Tom Amenta