2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir 41%; Chardonnay 38%; Meunier 21%
Region Champagne
Dosage 5.0 g/L
Production Details A cool, rainy year with an autumnal harvest; Chardonnay defines the aromatic expression, with selected Pinot Noir and Meunier plots amplifying its character.
Tasting Notes Lemon, bitter orange, candied citrus, toasted almonds, honey, blood orange, grapefruit and tangerine; direct, precise, fresh, ample and persistent.
Food Pairing Sea bass ceviche with ginger and lemongrass; creamy pasta with sea urchin; fresh goat cheese with candied citrus; rich, unctuous cheeses.
2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir 46%; Chardonnay 37%; Meunier 17%
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates 25 Aug 2011 to 3 Sep 2011
Base Wine Years 2011
Closure Cork
Production Details The growing season featured rapid early development and flowering in mid-May, about three weeks early, followed by rain and cool weather. Immediately before harvest, four very hot days were followed by intense rain and a sharp temperature decline. Bottle-specific Krug iD 322038 records approximately 11 years in Krug’s cellars and corking in summer 2022.
Tasting Notes White fruit, star fruit, citrus, liquorice, basil leaf, pastry, stewed fruit, smoke, herbs, sea salt and grapefruit zest; enveloping roundness followed by a chiselled, lingering finish.
Food Pairing Spicy dishes; grilled meats such as Greek brochettes; characterful shellfish; rich desserts.
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.02
Total Acidity 8.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Pinot Noir53%
Pinot Meunier25%
Chardonnay22%
Drinking Window 2025-2035+
Classification Premier Cru, Grand Cru
Region Champagne
Sites Predominantly Premier & Grand Cru vineyards. Pinot Noir: Ambonnay, Aÿ, Bouzy, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Chardonnay: Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Trépail, Villers-Marmery. Meunier: Coulommes-la-Montagne, Saint Gemme, Villevenard.
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Total Aging 125.9 months (3832 days)
Bottle Aging 30 months (912 days)
Lees Aging 125.9 months (3832 days)
Oak Types neutral oak
Barrel Size 205 L pièce
Used Oak Only Yes
Disgorgement Date Oct 2019
Dosage 4.5 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in used neutral oak pièces (205L), vinified parcel by parcel to preserve site expression. Secondary fermentation under natural cork. Final cuvée drawn from 14 of 250+ plots vinified.
2000 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay 43%; Pinot Noir 42%; Meunier 15%
Region Champagne
Base Wine Years 2000
Production Details A blend of expressive wines from the 2000 harvest, matured for more than ten years in Krug’s cellars. The year was marked by extreme, chaotic conditions involving heat, rain and storms; Krug’s tasting committee nicknamed the wine “Stormy Indulgence.”.
Tasting Notes Intense golden colour; caramel, nougat, hazelnut and freshly baked pastry aromas; citrus-fruit gratin and lime zest on the palate; very long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing Caramelised scallops with pineapple; spicy sauces; rich gravies; squab; vegetable or citrus confit; sweet-and-sour preparations; spices; desserts featuring roasted bananas, peaches or citrus fruits.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
5 rue Coquebert, 51100 Reims, France
Phone
+33 326 844 420
Owner
LVMH
Cellarmaster
Julie Cavil