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Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 2002

The intensity of a single plot of Pinot Noir in 2002

The House of Krug invites you to discover the intensity, individuality and purity of Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002: from a single plot, a single grape variety – Pinot Noir – and the harvest of the year 2002.

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 2002 is the sixth Champagne from this unique plot of Pinot Noir. The first was created with the harvest of 1995.

This individually numbered magnum spent at least 15 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 2002 in autumn 2017.

As it is a magnum, we let it rest for even longer, waiting until the Champagne is ready to be enjoyed.

Champagne notes

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100% Pinot Noir from the Clos d’Ambonnay

Cork received

autumn 2017

A talk with Julie Cavil

Krug Cellar Master

The climate of 2002 was generous, consistently mild and relatively dry. The high point of this exceptionally clement year was its long summer of warm days and cool nights that offered the ideal conditions for grape maturation.
After 14 years in Krug's cellars, it reveals an extraordinary finesse.

The House of Krug’s unique craftsmanship has revealed a rare Champagne from a remarkable terroir, the Clos d’Ambonnay. This tiny walled plot of 0.68 hectares is 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 very earliest years.

House of Krug chose to create Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2002 because the year 2002, marked by the generosity of the harvest, succeeded in offering ideal conditions for beautiful grapes, with the promise of revealing the full potential of this walled plot.

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."

Decanter 2020

NOTE: 100/100

"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."

Robert Parker 2020

NOTE: 99/100

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.

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.

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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 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.

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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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