Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Krug
Label Name:
 
Clos D'ambonnay (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
9-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 98 (Antonio Galloni) and Wine Advocate 98 reported; widely lauded by critics; very

Tasting Note
Bright golden. Nose of candy apple, hazelnut powder, bitter orange and dates. Palate shows almond powder, toasted brioche, praline and lemon zest with an airy yet concentrated texture and a redcurrant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: veal filet mignon, osso bucco, turbot or seabass with fennel, lobster or scallops, foie gras, roasted duck. Asian: Peking duck, sashimi/sushi, grilled calamari/seafood with chili-lime, spicy Thai prawn dishes, savory Chinese-style mushrooms.

Production Method
Single‑vineyard (0.68 ha) 100% Pinot Noir; traditional méthode champenoise with extended lees aging (well over a decade); bottled without fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Clos d’Ambonnay is a tiny 0.68 ha walled Grand Cru parcel in Ambonnay purchased by Krug in 1994; first cuvée made from 1995 harvest. Maison Krug is a historic Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug.