Champagne Krug
Rosé 21ème Édition Magnum

Krug Rosé is inspired by the dream of the fifth generation of the Krug family to conceive a Rosé Champagne that did not yet exist, one that could be re-created each year. Every Édition of Krug Rosé perpetuates this legacy.

The wide palette of elegant notes of the 21ème Édition owes its variety to a selection of 57 wines from 6 different vintages, the youngest of which dates back to 2008 and the oldest to 2002.

Krug Rosé 21ème Édition Magnum (ID417041) was created from the 2008 vintage. After a mild winter, a cloudy spring and a cool summer, the ripening of the grapes appeared at risk and was further compromised by a severe hailstorm that hit the village of Sainte-Gemme, known for its Meunier plots. But in mid-September, unexpectedly, the skies cleared and provided favourable conditions for the entire harvest period, allowing the grapes to be picked in excellent conditions and with a good degree of ripeness.

That year's Chardonnay wines revealed unexpected suppleness and the expression of a delicious level of fruit, while the Pinot Noir grapes were bold and rich in character, with a lively finish. As feared, the hail left its mark on the Meunier ones. Fortunately, Maison Krug's extensive range of reserve wines included several Meunier from different vintages, the selection of which gave this blend tension and vibrant fruit notes.

The Pinot Noir grapes from the plots of Ambonnay, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Aÿ underline the body and expressiveness with an intense fruit character. The red wine from Krug's plot in Aÿ, then, gave this Champagne an enchanting colour, duration and spiciness. This combination evokes the elegance and liveliness that make each edition of Krug Rosé unmistakable.

The most unconventional of the Maison's Champagnes, this Krug Rosé is designed for daring gastronomic adventures. With its unique combination of breadth, depth and grace, it harmonises perfectly with boldly flavoured dishes, replacing fine red wines with its vivacity.

Krug Rosé 21ème Édition has a delicate pink colour, a promise of elegance. To the nose it opens up with aromas of dog rose, cured ham, blackberry, redcurrant, peony, pepper and pink grapefruit. On the palate it offers delicate notes of honey, citrus and dried fruit with a lingering finish, enlivened by a very fine bubble.

Champagne Krug

The Krug Maison interprets the extraordinary adventure of Joseph Krug, a determined man, without compromises, who understood that Champagne essence is the delight itself. He wanted to offer his Clients the best of the Champagne delight, every year, regardless of the climate change. Joseph Krug founded the first and unique Maison able to offer a high quality Champagne. In 1843, when his son was still too young to manage the Maison de Champagne, Joseph Krug wrote down his principles and passed them on to the Maison in a cherry-red leaflet. That leaflet is not only of historic importance for the Maison, but also a a man's last will embracing his family and the Champagne region as well. The Maison Krug's philosophy is about grapes selection from single parcels, expressing their own features and soil characteristics; no hierarchy is needed and all vines are taken into consideration, sometimes even parcels as small as a garden. The Maison is looking for stron characters and a contrast between grapes coming from different lots. Krug is the only Maison de Champagne welcoming and representing all vines in excellent wines.