In 1872, the - still small - Champagne house Krug became a world reference, with a high level of quality.
Handwritten letter from Krug to Georges Sayer, from the city of Cognac.
Two pages.
In French.
21.7 cm x 26.6 cm.
Reims, September 16, 1872.
Excellent condition of conservation.
Unique piece.
The Foudre Esprit invoiced in your letter of the 24th of this month has arrived here and your account has been credited.
In 1872, the Champagne house Krug, founded in 1843 in Reims by Johann-Joseph Krug and now owned by the prestigious LVMH (Louis-Vuitton, Moët and Chandon), was run by his only son, Paul, a lover of gastronomy, fine wines, hunting and travel. It was under his direction that the company developed, focusing on the English market, to become a world reference for quality among champagne brands.
According to expert Ennio Frederico, member of the Brazilian Academy of Gastronomy: "Krug established an excellent reputation in the 20th century with the launch of the Grande Cuvée composed of dozens of wines from different harvests. Krug also gained fame for fermenting the base wines in oak barrels where each parcel is vinified separately. This makes the wines more resistant to oxidation and, contrary to what many people think, the wood does not interfere with the flavor."
This letter confirms receipt of a batch of Champagne "Foudre Esprit" for reimbursement and is proof of the extreme commercial attention of the Krug family to its customers, since the beginning of its fame.
