Champagne Brut Rosé Krug Edition 27
Krug Rosé is an unexpected rosé Champagne that combines elegance and boldness; it is inspired by the dream of the fifth generation of the Maison Krug to create a rosé Champagne that did not exist before, reinventing itself each year by revealing a new face. Krug Rosé expresses a wide palette of wines with fruity notes of all kinds and spicy notes, revealing a surprising breadth and depth. A perfect match for boldly flavored dishes, Krug Rosé replaces excellent red wines thanks to its liveliness. The Edition number corresponds to the number of times the Maison's fifth-generation dream has been recreated. It is also a landmark for collectors, who will be able to taste it further down the line. Like every Champagne from the Maison, Krug Rosé 27th Edition only gets better with the passage of time. The complete history of each Edition is revealed online via at its Krug iD, the six-character code on the back label.
Tasting Notes
This Champagne shows an incredibly delicate pink color, a promise of elegance. The nose hatch aromas of rosehips, cured ham, blackberries, red currants, peony, pepper and pink grapefruit. The palate offers delicate notes of honey, citrus and dried fruit with a lingering finish, enlivened by a very fine bubble.
Krug Rosé 27th Edition: the essence
Krug Grande Cuvée 27th Edition is a blend of 38 wines from 9 different vintages, the youngest of which dates back to 2015 while the oldest to 2005. An additional 10% Pinot Noir of the vintage, macerated traditionally, comes from the blend of plots in Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ bringing spicy notes, color and structure. Its final composition is: 57% Pinot Noir, 23% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier. Resting for about seven years in Krug cellars gives Krug Rosé 27th Edition a unique expression and elegance
Krug Rosé 27th Edition was composed from the 2015 harvest, a year marked by unprecedented heat and drought from late May through mid-August, slowing the development of the grapes. Fortunately, the rains and reasonable temperatures in the second half of August allowed the grapes to grow in optimal conditions. The harvest took place in the rain between August 31 and September 21, with excellent heterogeneity among the various plots. The final blend gathers the year's grapes from meticulously selected plots, combined with reserve wines from 8 other years. Overall, reserve wines from the Maison's extensive collection make up 55 percent of the final blend of this edition of Krug Rosé.
