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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. 

Krug Rosé 23ème Édition
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Composed around the harvest of 2011, Krug Rosé 23ème Édition is a blend of 60 wines from 10 different years, the youngest from 2011, and the oldest from 2000.

In all, reserve wines from the Maison’s extensive library made up 56% of the final blend of this Édition of Krug Rosé.

The final composition of this Édition of Krug Rosé is 29% Pinot Noir, which includes the 13% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir wines, 45% Chardonnay and 26% Meunier.
Part 1

A word from

The cellar master

Julie Cavil, Krug Cellar Master
Krug Rosé 23ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2011, an atypical year with high temperatures followed by cold, wet weather and low sun. The year’s unusual climate made it the second earliest harvest since 1822. In the end, grapes were healthy and of surprising structure, with wonderfully balanced Pinot Noirs and particularly expressive wines from plots in Mareuil sur Ay.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master


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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.

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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.
Krug Rosé tasting notes

Ratings

"With a finely orange color, this 23rd Édition presents a nose of cherry and raspberry that gives way to aromas of blood orange and lemon freshness. On the palate, the wine is very generous with a decisive fruit character and complexity evoking flavours of rose. This very beautiful rosé, a blend which contains around 10% red wine, offers a long and delightful finish. We would open it to accompany a pigeon recipe or a lamb tagine."

Rating: 18.5/20

Gault & Millau - 2020

Krug Rosé

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"A creamy plushness accents this tightly meshed rosé Champagne, with rich hints of toasted nut and caffè crema underscoring the baked currant and apricot fruit flavors. Well-honed acidity focuses this through to the mouthwatering, chalk- and spice-laced finish."

Rating: 94/100

Wine Spectator - 2020

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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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  • Echo of Krug Rosé

    Grand Soleil
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    Two Kang
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    Bleu Asa

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