Krug ID | Krug Rosé | 122001

Krug Rosé 27^ème Édition

Composed around the harvest of 2015

The story of Krug Rosé dates back to 1983. With Joseph’s non-conformist spirit at heart, the 5th generation of the Krug family gave birth to a new composition, a bold rosé inspired by the House’s reputed art of blending, to be re-created each year.

Thus, the first Édition of Krug Rosé, a singular Champagne achieving an astonishing balancing act between finesse and substance, came to be.

Champagne notes

COMPOSITION

57%

Pinot Noir

23%

Chardonnay

20%

Meunier

Blend

38 wines from 9 different years

Oldest wine from

2005

Youngest wine from

2015

Cork received

winter 2021 - 2022

A talk with Julie Cavil

Krug Cellar Master

Pinot Noir wines comprise 57% of the final blend of Krug Rosé 27^ème Édition, of which 10% are traditionally macerated red Pinot Noir from the Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ parcels. As with every Édition of Krug Rosé, this Champagne is particularly intense, distinctive and elegant.

Krug Rosé is an unexpected rosé Champagne combining elegance and boldness – inspired by the dream of the fifth generation of the House of Krug to conceive a rosé Champagne that did not exist, a rosé Champagne that could be re-created every year.

Krug Rosé 27ème Édition is a blend of 38 wines from 9 different years, the youngest of which is from 2015, while the oldest dates back to 2005. It was completed with 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir of the year blended from plots in Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, to add a unique spiciness, colour and structure. A stay of around seven years in Krug’s cellars gives Krug Rosé 27ème Édition its unique expression and elegance.

Krug Rosé 27ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2015, a year marked by unprecedented heat and drought that prevailed from the end of May to mid-August, slowing grape development. Fortunately, rains and reasonable temperatures in the second half of August allowed the berries to grow in optimal conditions. The harvest took place under the rain between August 31 and September 21, with great heterogeneity from plot to plot. Each year, to re-create the dream of the fifth generation of the Krug family of an unexpected, bold and elegant rosé Champagne, the House starts by identifying plots’ wines from the current and previous years that will together convey all possible types of fruit expression. This composition then embraces a traditionally macerated red Pinot Noir wine, which adds spiciness, colour and structure. Krug Rosé 27ème Édition is the result of complementing the selected plots’ wines of the year with reserve wines from 8 other years. Red Pinot Noir wine of the year from plots in Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ completed the creation, imparting structure, colour, and spice. It is the 27th time this dream has been re-created. In all, reserve wines from the House’s extensive library made up 55% of the final blend of this Édition of Krug Rosé.

The final composition of this Édition of Krug Rosé is 57% Pinot Noir, 23% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier.

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.

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.

Krug grande cuvée

Composed by Grand soleil

Selected by Grand soleil

Krug Grande Cuvée

Composed by Grand Soleil

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MUSIC PAIRINGS

Joseph's Theme: Freedom Variation

Composed by Kazu Makino, Emiri Miyamoto, Mary Lattimore, Moses Boyd, Rone

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Food pairing

Unexpectedly, Krug Rosé 27^ème Édition best accompanies very savoury dishes.

It can 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.

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Food pairing

Unexpectedly, Krug Rosé 27^ème Édition best accompanies very savoury dishes.

It can 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.

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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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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

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.