Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2006

We invite you to discover the Soloist, the expression of the elegant intensity of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay: from a single plot – Clos d’Ambonnay – a single grape variety – Pinot Noir – and the harvest of a single year – 2006.

This tiny walled plot of 0.68 hectares (1.68 acres) is located in the heart of Ambonnay, one of the most distinguished villages for Pinot Noir in Champagne and a founding cru for the House since its very earliest years.

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 is the sixth Champagne from this unique plot of Pinot Noir. The first was born with the harvest of 1995. The House presented only 4,514 bottles of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006, all individually numbered.

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Champagne notes

A talk with Julie Cavil

Krug Cellar Master

The year 2006 at Krug’s Clos d’Ambonnay afforded rich, expressive and intense Pinot Noirs with great balance and freshness – joyful, sparkling and elegant.

House of Krug chose to create Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 because the year 2006, marked by the quality of the harvest, succeeded in offering ideal conditions for beautiful grapes, with the promise of revealing the full potential of this walled plot.

The year 2006 was considered a hot one in Champagne, with extreme highs and 23 days recorded over 30°C. It was a capricious climate that went from dry periods to intense rainfall - in August, 2 months of rain fell in only 2 weeks. Fortunately, the sun returned to complete the ripening period shining on a beautiful harvest. Grapes had a balance close to 2002 and 1989, which were also beautiful and generous years. The harvest of the Clos d’Ambonnay took place on 21 September 2006 and afforded grapes in excellent health with marvellous concentration. After over 15 years in Krug's cellars, Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 reveals extraordinary finesse. As all Krug Champagnes, Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 will continue to gain with the passage of time.

Tasting notes

At first sight, a bright and luminous golden colour.

On the nose, aromas of candy apple, liqueur and hazelnut powder give way to generous bitter orange and dates with beautiful expression, impeccably balanced.

On the palate, an enticing structure reveals concentrated notes of almond powder, toasted flavours, praline, lemon zest and beautiful bitters, with an airy yet round expression. An inviting finish on redcurrant calls for another sip.

Tasting notes

Krug grande cuvée

Composed by Grand soleil

Selected by Grand soleil

Krug Grande Cuvée

Composed by Grand Soleil

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MUSIC PAIRINGS

Liebestraum - Notturno No. 3, S 541/3

Performed by Khatia Buniatishvili

Selected by Cecilia Chailly

3. Beim Schlafengehn

Performed by Renne Fleming

Selected by Jean Philippe Collard

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Food pairing

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 may be enjoyed with flavoursome meat recipes such as filet mignon of veal in a cranberry emulsion or osso bucco with lemon.

It will also pair nicely with recipes from the ocean, including turbot or wild seabass with fennel, a simple seafood platter, grilled calamari or octopus, or mussels marinière style.

Hearty vegetable preparations like mushrooms with onion stuffing and onion rings with barbecue sauce will also enhance the tasting experience of this elegant Champagne.

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Food pairing

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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 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.