Krug, Grande Cuvee 172emeABOUT THE WINE The House of Krug was founded in 1843 in the city of Reims by Joseph Krug. His vision was that the House should produce two Champagnes in every vintage, one which exemplified the circumstances of the vintage, and one which would be altered through the addition of reserve wines to create the most generous expression of Champagne. In pursuit of this, the House vinifies every parcel of vines separately, in used oak barrels which allow for