KRUG ROSÉ 27 ÈME ÉDITION
THE ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE FOR BOLD GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES
KRUG ROSÉ : EVERY YEAR , A NEW ÉDITION OF THE FIFTH GENERATION ’ S DREAM
KRUG ROSÉ : EVERY YEAR , A NEW ÉDITION OF THE FIFTH GENERATION ’ S DREAM
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 27 ÈME ÉDITION IN ESSENCE :
▪ Krug Rosé 27 ème 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 Mareuilsur-Aÿ , to add a unique spiciness , colour and structure . Its final composition is 57 % Pinot Noir , 23 % Chardonnay and 20 % Meunier .
▪ A stay of around seven years in Krug ’ s cellars gives Krug Rosé 27 ème Édition its unique expression and elegance .
THE STORY OF ITS CREATION :
▪ Krug Rosé 27 ème 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 .
▪ To craft the final creation , plots ’ wines of the year were blended with selected plots ’ reserve wines from 8 other years .
▪ In all , reserve wines from the House ’ s extensive library made up 55 % of the final blend of this Édition of Krug Rosé .
KRUG ROSÉ IS UNIQUE :
▪ Krug Rosé expresses a broad palette of plots ’ wines with fruit characters of all types , and spicy notes with astonishing breadth and depth .
▪ A perfect tango with savoury dishes , Krug Rosé replaces a good red wine at the table with brio .
▪ The Édition number corresponds to the number of times in the House of Krug the fifth generation ’ s dream has been re-created . It also serves as a reference for collectors , to enjoy it later .
▪ As with all Krug Champagnes , Krug Rosé 27 ème Édition will continue to gain with the passage of time .
▪ The full story of every Édition is revealed online via its Krug iD , the six digits on the back label .
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 .
FOOD & WINE PAIRING INSPIRATION :
▪ 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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