Krug Rosé 29ème Édition

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Krug Rosé 29th Edition

Tasting

Appearance
The appearance reveals a subtle salmon hue enlivened with copper highlights.

Nose 
The nose opens with delectable aromas of red fruits such as raspberry, strawberry, and ripe cherry, enriched by delicate toasted nuances.

Palate
The palate captivates with a flavor profile reminiscent of raspberry charlotte and soft biscuits, extending to notes of prune and a refined hint of blood orange, elevated on the finish by a touch of pink grapefruit bitterness.

Food and wine pairings 

Game, spicy cuisine, wild boar fillet, grilled cauliflower tacos with romesco salsa, vegetable and jalapeño quiche, or grilled sardines are refined pairing options with this champagne.

The character and complexity of a rosé champagne signed Krug

The estate

Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug in Reims, the Champagne Krug House is a pillar of excellence in champagne. With vineyards spread across several regions of Champagne, it stands out for its library of reserve wines, allowing the creation of champagnes with consistent quality. Currently led by Olivier Krug, the house remains true to the innovative spirit of its founder.

The vineyard

With more than 250 different plots including the prestigious Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay, Maison Krug holds an exceptional heritage of vines in Champagne.

The wine

Born from the dream of the fifth generation to create a rosé champagne that is unique and can be crafted every year, this cuvée harmoniously combines elegance and boldness. Perpetuating the family tradition of excellence, this Krug Rosé 29th Edition results from a rigorous selection of 29 wines from 5 different years. The youngest dates from 2017 and the oldest from 2010. Reserve wines make up 33% of the final blend.

The vintage 

This cuvée is crafted around the 2017 harvest, a year with singular climatic conditions. The coolness gave way to favorable weather for vegetative development. The year was marked by a spring frost and significant summer rainfall, causing yield losses.

Vinification and aging 

This exceptional cuvée is aged for about 7 years in the estate’s cellars.

Blend

44% pinot noir (of which 11% is red pinot noir traditionally macerated on the skins), 34% chardonnay, and 22% pinot meunier.