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Krug Rose Magnum (1.5 ltr) - Edition 21
Krug Rose Magnum (1.5 ltr) - Edition 21

Krug Rose Magnum (1.5 ltr) - Edition 21

Krug Rose Magnum (1.5 ltr) - Edition 21

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    Overview

    Krug Rosé 21ème Édition Magnum


    A singular rosé champagne, an astonishing balancing act between finesse and substance.

    The story of Krug Rosé dates back to 1976. With Joseph's non-conformist spirit at heart, the 5th generation of the Krug family crafted a new composition, an unexpected rosé inspired by the Maison's reputed art of blending.

    Thus, the first Édition of Krug Rosé, a singular champagne achieving an astonishing balancing act between finesse and substance, came to be. Each year, Maison Krug presents a new Édition of Krug Rosé.

    A masterful blend of white base wines to bestow elegance, fruit notes and great freshness, completed with traditionally macerated Pinot Noir red wines to add structure and spice.

    Krug Rosé 21ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2008. Following a mild winter, overcast spring and cool summer, there was concern over the maturation of the grapes, further compounded by a severe hailstorm that hit the village of Sainte-Gemme, reputed for its plots of Meunier. But in mid-September, the clouds miraculously parted and favourable conditions lasted throughout the harvest, which gave us grapes in excellent health and with a good level of maturity. 
    Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

    Composed around the harvest of 2008, Krug Rosé 21ème Édition is a blend of 57 wines from 6 different years, the youngest from 2008, and the oldest from 2002.

    In all, reserve wines from the Maison's extensive library made up 46% of the final blend of this Édition of Krug Rosé.

    The final composition of this Édition of Krug Rosé is 51% Pinot Noir, which includes the 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir wines, 41% Chardonnay and 8% 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.

    Food Pairings:
    Krug Rosé lends itself to pairing ideas outside the box. For example, when it accompanies very good quality anchovies, a magical encounter occurs. The saltiness of the fish sublimes the fruit aromas and silkiness of the Champagne, turning the anchovies into a velvet sensation.

    Krug Rosé can also 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. Unexpectedly, it best accompanies very savoury dishes.

    Reviews:
    "This 21st Édition of Krug Rosé has a pale colour and a fresh nose of red fruits. It then takes on a much more complex dimension with a very fresh and above all its unmistakably long palate."
    Rating: 96/100
    La Revue du Vin de France - 2020

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