Krug Edition 27eme Brut

France / Champagne / Reims Rose
 
Rosé Champagne for bold gastronomic experiences: Krug Rosé 27ème Édition Brut. The story of Krug Rosé dates back to 1983. With Joseph’s non-conformist spirit at heart, the 5th generation of the Krug family gave birth to a new composition, a bold rosé inspired by the House of Krug’s reputed art of blending, to be re-created each year. 
 
Thus, the first Édition of Krug Rosé, a singular Champagne achieving an astonishing balancing act between finesse and substance, came to be. 
 
Krug Rosé 27ème Édition is a blend of 38 wines from nine different years, the youngest of which is from 2015, while the oldest dates back to 2005. It was completed with 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir of the year blended from plots in Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, to add a unique spiciness, colour and structure.
 
A stay of around seven years in Krug’s cellars gives Krug Rosé 27ème Édition its unique expression and elegance.
 
To craft the final creation, plots’ wines of the year were blended with selected plots’ reserve wines from eight other years. In all, reserve wines from the Krug’s extensive library made up 55% of the final blend of this Édition of Krug Rosé.

Blend:
57% Pinot Noir, 23% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier.

Tasting notes: 
At first sight, its subtle pale pink colour holds a promise of elegance. On the nose, aromas of rose hips, cured ham, mulberries, redcurrant, peony, pepper, and pink grapefruit. On the palate, delicate flavours of honey, citrus, and dried fruit with a long finish, enhanced by its fine bubbles complete the experience.

Wine Enthusiast tasting notes 95/100: "As rosé Champagne goes, this wine presents a unique level of complexity. It is rich, while also intensely fresh. Textured and full of ripe fruits, the wine is beautifully structured. It is ready to drink".
 
Ratings:
Parker: 96/100
The Wine Independent: 96/100.
Falstaff Magazin: 96/100.
Wine Enthusiast: 95/100.
Wine & Spirits Magazine: 94/100.

Krug Rosé expresses a broad palette of plots’ wines with fruit characters of all types, and spicy notes with astonishing breadth and depth. A perfect tango with savoury dishes, Krug Rosé replaces a good red wine at the table with brio. 
The Édition number corresponds to the number of times in the House of Krug the fifth generation’s dream has been re-created. It also serves as a reference for collectors, to enjoy it later. The full story of every Édition is revealed online via its Krug iD, the six digits on the back label. As with all Krug Champagnes, Krug Rosé will continue to gain with the passage of time.