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Krug Clos d'Ambonnay
2002

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002 exalts the elegant intensity of one of the finest terroirs in the region, the Clos d’Ambonnay – and of a single grape variety, Pinot Noir, from a single year, 2002.

Born from the gentle circumstances of 2002, Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002 exhibits exquisite grace, depth and beautiful structure.

It is the fifth champagne from this unique plot of Pinot Noir. The first was created with the harvest of 1995.

Composition

100 %

Pinot Noir

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100% Pinot Noir from the Clos d'Ambonnay from the year 2002

Cork received:

Autumn 2015

A word from

The cellar master

The year 2002 was one of resplendent generosity and balance, with a very special musical solo, expressed through the unique intensity of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

The climate of 2002 was generous, consistently mild and relatively dry. The high point of this exceptionally clement year was its long summer of warm days and cool nights that offered the ideal conditions for grape maturation. After 14 years in Krug's cellars, it reveals an extraordinary finesse.

The House of Krug’s unique craftsmanship has revealed a rare Champagne from a remarkable terroir, the Clos d’Ambonnay. This tiny walled plot of 0.68 hectares is 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 very earliest years.

House of Krug chose to create Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002 because the year 2002, marked by the generosity of the harvest, succeeded in offering ideal conditions for beautiful grapes, with the promise of revealing the full potential of this walled plot.

Time in cellars:

This individually numbered bottle spent at least [variable] years in Krug's cellars further developing its depth and complexity.

After regular tasting and appraisal, it received its cork as Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002 in [variable].

Part 1

FOOD PAIRING

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002 may be enjoyed with flavoursome meat dishes such as a spiced lamb tajine, roasted duck breast or rib of beef. It can also pair wonderfully with the smoky flavours of char-grilled vegetables or chestnuts roasted over an open fire.

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TASTING NOTES

At first sight, a bright and luminous golden colour redolent of ripe wheat.

On the nose, aromas of gingerbread, candied orange peel and hints of hazelnut.
On the palate, the elegant structure reveals a tremendous fullness and intensity enhanced by a very long finish with a final hint of citrus fruits.

Note:

Serving 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.

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Note:

The Joseph Glass

In 2011, we partnered with renowned crystalware maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug champagnes.

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Note:

The Influence of Time

All Krug champagnes gain in complexity and patina with the passage of time. We recommend storing them at the same temperature as you intend to serve them, between 9°C and 12°C.

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RATINGS

"The bouquet has a magnificent classicism to it, comprising notes of yellow fruits, spices including white pepper, flowers and a mineral edge. With aeration, scents of menthol emerge from the glass. The palate is upright in character, but elegant and crystalline, with a long, structured finish of chalky density. A Champagne having both thrust, tension and aerial lightness in which finesse and power are allies."

Rating: 100/100

Decanter - 2020

RATINGS

"The 2002 offers a deep, ripe and highly elegant nose with very fine cherry and red fruit aromas in the beautifully vinous Krug style. This is a taut and expressive yet highly finessed Clos d'Ambonnay that is shining brighter and becoming more and more complex the more time it has to breathe."

Rating: 99/100

Robert Parker - 2020

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