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Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 1998

The intensity of a single plot of Pinot Noir in 1998
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The House of Krug invites you to discover the intensity, individuality and purity of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998: from a single plot, a single grape variety – Pinot Noir – and the harvest of the year 1998.

Clos d’Ambonnay is a tiny walled plot of 0.68 hectares located in the heart of Ambonnay, one of the most distinguished villages for Pinot Noir grapes in Champagne and the main source of Pinot Noir for the House since its earliest years.

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998 is the third Champagne from this unique plot of Pinot Noir. The first was created with the harvest of 1995.

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A talk with Julie Cavil

Krug Cellar Master

1998 at Clos d’Ambonnay was a classic year full of contrast – typical in Champagne – with an extremely hot month of August followed by heavy rain. At Clos d’Ambonnay, this resulted in astoundingly intense, delicious grapes that from the first tasting sessions hinted at the wonderful potential of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998.
The House of Krug chose to reveal Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998 because the year 1998 succeeded in fully expressing the potential of this tiny small walled plot.

Ratings

"Exotic on the nose, with woodsy spice and bergamot notes, this luxurious Champagne is driven by vivid, crystalline acidity. A streak of salinity underscores the flavors of black currant pâte de fruit, whole-grain toast, clover honey and chopped almond."

Wine Spectator 2020
RATING:  98/100

"This is only the third release of this luxury wine. Really quite a dark coppery gold. Very big and bold on the nose. Heady, mushroomy, almost beery! Lovely fine, tiny bead. Like Clos du Mesnil, this has a bone-dry finish and is very forcibly real wine rather than evanescent champagne. Real vinosity; very different in build from other Krug wines."

Jancis Robinson 2020
RATING:  19.5/20

Tasting notes

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998 has intense golden colour with hints of red tones.
On the nose, amazing aromas of milky caramel, barley sugar, toast, blackcurrant, red fruit jam and jellied fruits. On the palate you may find intense notes of wild fruit, tarte tatin, brioche, redcurrant and liquorice, enhanced by an elegant long finish.

Tasting notes

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998 has intense golden colour with hints of red tones.
On the nose, amazing aromas of milky caramel, barley sugar, toast, blackcurrant, red fruit jam and jellied fruits. On the palate you may find intense notes of wild fruit, tarte tatin, brioche, redcurrant and liquorice, enhanced by an elegant long finish.

KRUG X MUSIC

The House of Krug has long sensed that a link existed between sound and taste perception. Many appreciators of fine wine and Music, or anyone who has used the Krug App, understands the joy of savouring this extraordinary Champagne while listening to a piece of Music and how such an experience allows one to travel down direct pathways to the sensations.

The House collaborates with renowned artists, as well as with rising newcomers who compose original tracks following their tastings with the Cellar Master. Their Music Pairings or “Krug Echoes” are accessible to anyone on Krug.com or via the Krug app, making it possible to share their unforgettable experience with Krug Champagne at home.

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Ozark Henry

Artist & Composer

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I still remember my first glass of Krug, being overwhelmed by a complexity I did not expect from a Champagne. It was one big crescendo, a feast of highlights, the big finale of a huge fireworks display.

I still remember my first glass of Krug, being overwhelmed by a complexity I did not expect from a Champagne. It was one big crescendo, a feast of highlights, the big finale of a huge fireworks display.

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MUSIC PAIRINGS

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Andante con moto
Performed by Arthur Rubinstein
Selected by Marcela Roggeri
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Waltz in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No.2
Performed by Khatia Buniatishvili
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Liebestraum - Notturno No. 3, S 541/3
Performed by Khatia Buniatishvili
Selected by Cecilia Chailly
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3. Beim Schlafengehn
Performed by Renne Fleming
Selected by Jean Philippe Collard
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Rigoletto Paraphrase S434
Performed by Orazio Sciortino
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Food Pairing

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998 can be enjoyed with truffles, bold flavours, poultry and noble shellfish (common and spiny lobster). It may also be enhanced by simple but wonderful food pairings such as shavings of aged parmesan, scrambled eggs with truffles, bellot-fed pata negra ham, or toasted rustic bread with truffles and extra virgin olive oil.

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Food Pairing

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998 can be enjoyed with truffles, bold flavours, poultry and noble shellfish (common and spiny lobster). It may also be enhanced by simple but wonderful food pairings such as shavings of aged parmesan, scrambled eggs with truffles, bellot-fed pata negra ham, or toasted rustic bread with truffles and extra virgin olive oil.

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STORING AND SERVING

The Right Temperature

The House of Krug recommends that its Champagnes be served between 9°C and 12°C, as colder temperatures limit the expression of their flavours and aromas.

The House of Krug recommends that its Champagnes be served between 9°C and 12°C, as colder temperatures limit the expression of their flavours and aromas.

The Right Glass

In 2011 the House of Krug partnered with renowned crystal maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would most generously reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug Grande Cuvée.

In 2011 the House of Krug partnered with renowned crystal maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would most generously reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug Grande Cuvée.

The Influence of Time

Krug offers only prestige Champagnes, the most important characteristic of which is that they will gain beautifully with the passage of time.

Krug offers only prestige Champagnes, the most important characteristic of which is that they will gain beautifully with the passage of time.

Wine Diamonds

The House of Krug’s unique craftsmanship is based on our understanding every plot through its individual wine. After several tastings by the tasting committee, a thorough assessment of each plot’s wine is achieved.

The House of Krug’s unique craftsmanship is based on our understanding every plot through its individual wine. After several tastings by the tasting committee, a thorough assessment of each plot’s wine is achieved.

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