Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Krug
Label Name:
 
Collection (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
1995
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (multiple Grand Crus: e.g., Le Mesnil, Aÿ, Trépail, Ambonnay)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (48%), Chardonnay (35%), Pinot Meunier (17%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Krug official description; Disgorged winter 2004–2005 (Krug). Critic highlights: Jancis Robinson 19/20; Decanter (John Stimpfig) very favourable; Allen Meadows 90/100; Wine-Searcher average ~94/100. (Sources: Krug, BBR/Decanter, Wine-Searcher, Allen Meadows)

Tasting Note
Pale-gold Champagne with aromas of cocoa, orange marmalade and biscuits. Palate shows buttery madeleine and pastry, candied and bitter orange, bright citrus and lively minerality, finishing long, fresh and elegant.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster with lemon-cream, sea bass in beurre blanc, truffle omelette, citrus desserts (tarte Tatin). Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Chinese/Thai dishes with ginger and citrus, mild Indian hors d'oeuvres.

Production Method
Traditional méthode champenoise; vintage wine aged in house cellars for decades then re-corked and disgorged as a ‘Collection’ release after extended bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Maison Krug (founded 1843) is a prestigious Champagne house in Reims known for meticulous blending of top crus and long cellar ageing to produce layered, ageworthy Champagnes.