In the cellar
Krug Rosé
A singular rosé champagne, an astonishing balancing act between finesse and substance.
The story of Krug Rosé dates back to 1976. With Joseph’s non-conformist spirit at heart, the 5th generation of the Krug family crafted a new composition, an unexpected rosé inspired by the Maison’s reputed art of blending.
Thus, the first Édition of Krug Rosé, a singular champagne achieving an astonishing balancing act between finesse and substance, came to be. Each year, Maison Krug presents a new Édition of Krug Rosé.
A masterful blend of white base wines to bestow elegance, fruit notes and great freshness, completed with traditionally macerated Pinot Noir red wines to add structure and spice.

Composed around the harvest of 2007, Krug Rosé 20ème Édition is a blend of 66 wines from 5 different years, the youngest from 2007, and the oldest from 2002.
In all, reserve wines from the Maison’s extensive library made up 68% of the final blend of this Édition of Krug Rosé.
The final composition of this Édition of Krug Rosé is 47% Pinot Noir, which includes the 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir wines, 37% Chardonnay and 16% Meunier.
In all, reserve wines from the Maison’s extensive library made up 68% of the final blend of this Édition of Krug Rosé.
The final composition of this Édition of Krug Rosé is 47% Pinot Noir, which includes the 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir wines, 37% Chardonnay and 16% Meunier.
Part 1
A word from
The cellar master

Krug Rosé 20ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2007. A year that defied all possible predictions, the extremes of 2007 pushed us to rethink everything we thought we knew. We had to challenge ourselves, to look with fresh eyes at what each individual plot of vines could give us. The early harvest revealed grapes with powerful aromas and discreet flavours. Ultimately, the wines of the year made up 68% of the final blend, bringing a joyful balance of tonicity and fresh fruit. The reserve wines added diversity, length and character.
Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master
Part 2

FOOD PAIRINGS
Krug Rosé lends itself to pairing ideas outside the box. For example, when it accompanies very good quality anchovies, a magical encounter occurs. The saltiness of the fish sublimes the fruit aromas and silkiness of the Champagne, turning the anchovies into a velvet sensation.
Krug Rosé can also be enjoyed with foie gras, lamb, game, white meat, venison or even dishes with spices. Krug Rosé is not recommended for desserts, unless they are not sweet at all. Unexpectedly, it best accompanies very savoury dishes.

TASTING NOTES
At first sight, its subtle pale pink colour holds a promise of elegance.
On the nose, aromas of rose hips, cured ham, mulberries, redcurrant, peony, pepper and pink grapefruit.
On the palate, delicate flavours of honey, citrus and dried fruit with a long finish, enhanced by its fine bubbles complete the experience.
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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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The Krug Rosé Glass
To design a glass that would allow Krug Rosé’s singularly elegant and nonconformist character to be fully discovered, the House of Krug joined forces, once more, with master glassmaker Riedel.
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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 silky texture of this vivid Rosé Champagne draped the palate, offering an aromatic panoply of flavors, from pure raspberry and white peach fruit to ground cumin and anise, violet, graphite, spun honey and toasted almond. Delivers a long, mouthwatering finish."
Rating: 95/100
Wine Spectator - 2015

ratings
"A Rosé which never plays with a flattering and primary character but enhances the depth and the finesse of a grand cru, with an infinite persistence."
Rating: 19/20
Bettane & Desseauve - 2015
The Krug Experience
MUSIC
PAIRINGS
Accompany your tasting with music pairings composed and curated by our community of Krug Lover artists.
Accompany your tasting with music pairings composed and curated by our community of Krug Lover artists.
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Part 3
The Krug Experience