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Krug from Soloist to Orchestra in 2006 ⁠— Act 2

16 May, 2023

Krug from Soloist to Orchestra in 2006 – Act 2 is a chance to discover three expressions of an unforgettable year in Champagne.

At Krug, each individual plot of vines, through its wine, is considered to be a fine musician that contributes its own unique character to a Krug Champagne.

Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2006 – the elegant intensity of a single walled plot of Pinot Noir harvested in 2006 – is a virtuoso Soloist, while Krug 2006 is an Ensemble of musicians playing the music of the year. Finally, Krug Grande Cuvée 162ème Édition, composed around the harvest of 2006 with wines from 11 different years, is the Full Orchestra playing the most complete symphony Champagne can perform.

 

To the delight of Krug Lovers all over the world, Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 will be available in a limited-edition case comprising three of Krug’s creations from the year 2006, a journey of discovery offering three different musical expressions.

 

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A capricious year

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, the equivalent of 2 months of rain fell in only 2 weeks. Fortunately, the sun returned to complete the ripening period, shining on a beautiful harvest. The grapes showed balance similar to that of 2002 and 1989, which were also beautiful and generous years.

What surprised and enchanted us was the fact that, in 2006, all three Champagne grapes showed beautiful indulgence and maturity across our selected plots. It was a year for balanced Meuniers, elegant Chardonnays with ample aromas and Pinot Noirs that revealed promising structure and great potential.

Julie Cavil
Cellar Master, House of Krug

What surprised and enchanted us was the fact that, in 2006, all three Champagne grapes showed beautiful indulgence and maturity across our selected plots. It was a year for balanced Meuniers, elegant Chardonnays with ample aromas and Pinot Noirs that revealed promising structure and great potential.

Julie Cavil
Cellar Master, House of Krug
Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006

The Soloist
 

The House of Krug invites Champagne lovers to discover the Soloist, the elegant intensity of a Champagne from a single plot, a single grape variety – Pinot Noir – and the harvest of a single year: 2006.

Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2006 delights with its bright and luminous golden colour. It is a remarkably expressive Champagne, offering aromas of candy apple, liqueur and hazelnut powder that give way to generous bitter orange and dates with beautiful expression, impeccably balanced. The enticingly structured palate 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.
 

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Krug 2006

The Small Ensemble
 

At the House of Krug, every Vintage is crafted to be different, celebrating the distinct character of a particular year. Krug 2006 is the music of the year, captured by Krug. Krug 2006 is a story of leniency, charm, roundness, and elegance, nicknamed “Capricious Indulgence” by the House’s Tasting Committee. 

Krug 2006 is generous, intense in aromas on the palate, without any excess, with an ending leaving a sensation of greatness, elegance, and distinction.
 

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Krug Grande Cuvée 162ème Édition

The Orchestra
 

Krug Grande Cuvée 162ème Édition, composed around the harvest of 2006, is a blend of 163 wines from 11 different years, the oldest dating back to the harvest of 1990 and the youngest to that of 2006. This Champagne is composed of 40% reserve wines from 10 different harvest years, selected from Krug’s vast library for their freshness, vivacity and tension to contrast the indulgent and round wines of 2006. As all Krug Champagnes, Krug Grande Cuvée 162ème Édition will continue to gain with the passage of time. 

 

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Krug Grande Cuvée
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