In the cellar
Krug Clos d'Ambonnay
The intensity of a single plot of Pinot Noir, from a single year.
Maison Krug’s unique craftsmanship has revealed a rare champagne from a remarkable terroir, the Clos d’Ambonnay.
Located in the heart of Ambonnay, one of the most distinguished villages for Pinot Noir in Champagne, this tiny walled plot of 0.68 hectares (1.68 acres) has been an essential cru for Krug for generations.
Krug Clos d’Ambonnay was born from the fifth generation of the Krug family, Rémi and Henri Krug’s quest to pay tribute to the Pinot Noir grapes of Ambonnay, a terroir dear to the Maison, while remaining loyal founder Joseph Krug’s plot-by-plot approach to winemaking.
Their search lasted seven years, until they discovered the Clos d’Ambonnay in 1991, a tiny vineyard surrounded by protective walls since 1766. Purchased in 1994, they crafted the first Krug Clos d’Ambonnay champagne in 1995, revealed 12 years later in 2007.
Krug Clos d’Ambonnay is a rare gem epitomising the attention to detail, uncompromising quality and appreciation for unique terroirs inherited from Joseph Krug.

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.
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.
Part 1
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
Part 2

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.

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.
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.
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.

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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