Krug ID | Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2000 | 413063

Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2000

The intensity of a single plot of Pinot Noir in 2000

The House of Krug invites you to discover the intensity, individuality and purity of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2000: from a single plot, a single grape variety – Pinot Noir – and the harvest of the year 2000.

Clos d’Ambonnay is a tiny walled plot of 0.68 hectares 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 earliest years.

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2000 is the fourth Champagne from this unique plot of Pinot Noir. The first was created with the harvest of 1995.

This individually numbered bottle spent at least 13 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 2000 in autumn 2013.

Champagne notes

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100% Pinot Noir from the Clos d’Ambonnay

Cork received

autumn 2013

A talk with Julie Cavil

Krug Cellar Master

2000 was hot, rainy and stormy with the harvest at Krug’s Clos d’Ambonnay taking place on a single day, September 29. It was a bountiful year with astoundingly intense Pinot Noir grapes.

The House of Krug chose to reveal Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2000 because, from the very first tastings, the Pinot Noir grapes from this enclosed plot glowed with a rare generosity and beauty, revealing delightful balance and character without excess.

The year 2000 thus succeeded in expressing the full potential of this walled plot with true beauty and poise

Ratings

"Gorgeous fresh colour with hints of emerald and buttercup yellow, and minuscule bubbles across the glass. The palate has some serious luxury with the mousse creamy across the tongue, but there is cocoa and buttery Brazil nut flesh, the weight filling the mid-palate before a precision to the acidity that scythes through something like the 1996, the little toast notes filling underneath. A baby, but the components need some time to knit together."

Decanter 2020

NOTE: 98/100

"Deep gold. Very deep-flavoured – chestnuts? – on the nose. Extremely persistent. Massive dimension; the bubbles almost seemed to struggle to escape. Still remarkably fresh with masses of aromatic development. Big, bold and bright."

Jancis Robinson 2020

NOTE: 19/20

Tasting notes

A particularly luminous straw-gold colour which shimmers with brightness.
On the nose, aromas of brioche, caramel and spices.
On the palate, a very fresh taste with intesne flavours of tarte tatin, caramel and pastry cream, with a long and slightly lemony finish.

Tasting notes

KRUG X MUSIC

The House of Krug has long sensed that a link existed between sound and taste perception. Many appreciators of fine wine and Music, or anyone who has used the Krug App, understands the joy of savouring this extraordinary Champagne while listening to a piece of Music and how such an experience allows one to travel down direct pathways to the sensations.

The House collaborates with renowned artists, as well as with rising newcomers who compose original tracks following their tastings with the Cellar Master. Their Music Pairings or “Krug Echoes” are accessible to anyone on Krug.com or via the Krug app, making it possible to share their unforgettable experience with Krug Champagne at home.

DISCOVER KRUG ECHOES

Krug grande cuvée

Composed by Grand soleil

Selected by Grand soleil

Krug Grande Cuvée

Composed by Grand Soleil

5:15

More music pairings

Liebestraum - Notturno No. 3, S 541/3

Performed by Khatia Buniatishvili

Selected by Cecilia Chailly

3. Beim Schlafengehn

Performed by Renne Fleming

Selected by Jean Philippe Collard

Rigoletto Paraphrase S434

Performed by Orazio Sciortino

No. 1 Prelude in A Minor (After BWV 543)

Performed by Khatia Buniatishvili

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KRUG PODCASTS

Discover the House of Krug from the inside. Relive stories from Krug’s heritage, told by members of the House. Join Krug’s winemakers as they reveal tasting room insights. Listen to Krug Lovers talking about their unforgettable experiences with Krug Champagnes.

The Most Generous Expression of Champagne

Olivier Krug

How to enjoy Champagne

Maggie Henriquez

Welcome to the Krug Family House

Mylène Soulas

The story of Krug 2006

Text by Olivier Krug and Music pairing by Kris Bowers

Sharing inspiration from Krug x Pepper

Juan Amador - 3* Krug Ambassade Chef - Austria

Food Pairing

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2000 created a beautiful food marriage with meat such as spiced lamb tajine and can also be enjoyed with recipes associating sweet and sour: a sweet potato mash with a dash of grated nutmeg, or any creative combination with candied citrus fruits.

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Food Pairing

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STORING AND SERVING

The Right 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.

The Right Glass

In 2011 the House of Krug partnered with renowned crystal maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would most generously reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug Grande Cuvée.

The Influence of Time

Krug offers only prestige Champagnes, the most important characteristic of which is that they will gain beautifully with the passage of time.

Wine Diamonds

The House of Krug’s unique craftsmanship is based on our understanding every plot through its individual wine. After several tastings by the tasting committee, a thorough assessment of each plot’s wine is achieved.

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