Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Krug
Label Name:
 
Vintage (w/o Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (46%), Chardonnay (37%), Pinot Meunier (17%)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
9-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 97, James Suckling 98, Wine Advocate 95, Vinous 93, Decanter 93; nicknamed “Spirited Roundness” by Krug's Tasting Committee

Tasting Note
Nose of white fruits, star fruit and citrus with licorice and basil. Palate shows pastry, stewed/caramelised fruit, hazelnut, gentle smokiness and herbs; chiselled saline finish with grapefruit zest and sea salt.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, shellfish, grilled meats (Greek brochettes), roasted poultry, truffle risotto, creamy cheeses, pâtisserie desserts. Asian: spicy Thai curries, Sichuan dishes, sushi/sashimi, dim sum (steamed prawns), teriyaki grilled fish, Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Fermented partly in small oak barrels, bottled by the traditional méthode champenoise and aged over a decade on lees; disgorged after long cellar ageing with a Brut dosage.

Vineyard Info
Maison Krug, founded 1843 in Reims, is renowned for meticulous parcel selection, barrel fermentation and extended cellar ageing under its Chef de Caves, producing prestige champagnes.