Krug Tasting
(Vintage Bottles)
A few years ago on a marvelous trip to magical Paris, a few friends and I were lucky enough to be whisked away to Champagne France. While there we had a private tour of the Krug home and vineyards. Upon arrival we were taken on a tour of the cellars that house the grand oak casks containing the fermenting champagne. It is here I found out what sets Krug apart from the rest... Their standard time for fermentation is 6 years or longer. While other champagne companies only dedicate 2 years to their process. We traveled upstairs to the tasting room to samples of Krug's Grand Cuvee, Rose and Vintage 1996 (My Favorite). For Lunch it was off to Chateau Les Crayeres for a decadent 5 course lunch at Le Parc. After lunch we were chauffeured to Krug's vineyard Clos de Mesnil for a brisk walk around the vineyard on a cold winters day.
Krug Cellar
Myself holding a bottle of Krug Champagne in Clos de Mesnil vineyard
Alex pours Marcus a glass of champagne to toast cheers with.
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