Time Travels in Champagne
Deep below the famous chalky Champagne vineyards in northeast France is where the real history of the area can be found. And, while the villages are charming and picturesque, it's the natural caves and cellars below ground that are truly astounding. Krug As a wine student, one reads about them, but now having visited them puts the astonishing terroir into a new perspective for me. They've housed secret medieval abbeys, kept soldiers safe in both World Wars, and, of course, they've allowed some pretty sacred bubbles to age in calm style. Until we perfect time travel, we only have these profound bottles to take us back into our history. At Krug , I met one of the few remaining Champagne riddlers, working quickly, quietly, in methodical and ancient rhythm. It was also here that I saw bottles that have been resting since 1880, regardless of all that has come to pass above ground. Resting, Krug At Perrier Jouët , it was the commitment to creating ar