Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | Krug |
Label Name: | Rose Edition 28 (Gift Box) |
Country: | France |
Region: | Champagne |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 8-10°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; James Suckling 97; Decanter 97; Wine Spectator 96; Vinous 95. (Krug Rosé 28ème Édition; Krug iD 123009)
Tasting Note
Pale salmon-pink with aromas of rose petal, redcurrant, dried cherry, pink grapefruit and spice. Creamy mousse, honeyed citrus and brioche notes, with vinous depth and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, duck breast, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, smoked salmon, anchovies; Asian: sushi/sashimi (tuna), tempura, spicy Thai, Sichuan-style dishes, Korean BBQ.
Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). Blend of 32 wines from six years (base 2016) with ~38% reserve wines and 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir; aged ~6–7 years on lees; disgorged winter 2022–2023.
Vineyard Info
Maison Krug, founded 1843 in Reims, produces prestige Champagnes focused on blending and reserve wines; cellar-master Julie Cavil led the 28ème Édition. Each bottle carries a Krug iD.