Champagne Rosè 24 ème édition Krug

Krug Rosé is inspired by the dream of the fifth generation of the Krug family to produce a rosé Champagne that has never existed before and which reinvents itself every year, revealing a new face. All editions of Krug Rosé perpetuate this tradition.

• Blend: Krug Rosé fascinates, as it replaces a good red wine with a touch of panache at the table. This Champagne is a delicate blend of vintage wines and reserve wines selected from the Maison's extensive collection, completed by the traditionally macerated Pinot Noir which brings body and spicy notes. The rest of about seven years in the Krug cellars gives Krug Rosé refined character and elegance.
• The Harvest: The 24th edition of Krug Rosé was created starting from the 2012 harvest , a splendid year but with a limited harvest due to a series of meteorological events. During the winter and spring of 2012, the Champagne vineyards suffered from frost, rain and thunderstorms, only to face the driest ripening season since 1974 and this led to a 20% drop in grape production. Every year, to recreate the idea of the fifth generation of Maison Krug to compose an unexpected, bold and elegant Rosé Champagne, the Maison begins with the selection of wines of the year and of previous vintages which together can release all possible expressions of fruit . This composition then embraces a traditionally macerated red Pinot Noir, which brings spicy notes, color and structure.

Overall, the reserve wines of the extensive collection of the Maison make up 71% of the final blend of this edition of Krug Rosé. Krug Rosé is the most nonconformist of the Maison's Champagnes, designed for daring gastronomic adventures. Thanks to the unique combination of breadth, depth and grace, it harmonizes perfectly with dishes with a strong flavor, replacing excellent red wines with its vivacity.

• Pairings: Perfect with foie gras, lamb, white meats, game, venison or spicy dishes.
• Taste and smell: This Champagne has an incredibly delicate pink colour, a promise of elegance. The nose opens up aromas of rose hips, cured ham, blackberries, red currants, peony, pepper and pink grapefruit. On the palate it offers delicate notes of honey, citrus and dried fruit with a persistent finish, enlivened by a very fine bubble.

SIZE / WEIGHT: Bottles of 0,75 l

ORIGIN: France.

GRAPES: 40% Pinot Noir, 32% Pinot Meunier, 28% Chardonnay.

ALCOHOL: 12,5% vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 10/12°.

STORAGE METHOD: in a cool place away from sunlight.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Contains sulphites.

PRODUCER: Maison Krug - Reims, France