Krug 2011

Characteristics and tasting advice for Krug 2011

Tasting

Appearance
The color of this champagne is golden, bright, and intense.

Nose
The delicate nose reveals sublime aromas of fresh fruit.

Palate
A lively, harmonious attack precedes a seductive palate marked by persistence, precision, and complexity. Notes of pastry, stewed fruit, thyme, and subtle smoky aromas then unfold. Chiseled and vibrant, it lingers with aromas of grapefruit zest and sea salt.

An exceptional vintage champagne balancing roundness and liveliness

The estate

Since 1843, the Champagne Krug House has honored the dream of its founder, Joseph Krug, by creating each year a new Edition of Krug Grande Cuvée, the most generous expression of Champagne, regardless of annual climatic variations. At the House of Krug, each vintage pays tribute to the specific character of a given year. A Krug vintage is not only a blend of the most expressive wines from a single year, but also a bottle that rests for more than 10 years in the cellar before revealing itself. Each vintage is unique, unveiling a new score, subtly interpreted by an ensemble of musicians and captured by Krug.

The wine

Krug 2011 is a fascinating story combining finesse and power, and was thus named “Chiseled Roundness” by the House’s Tasting Committee. For this prestigious estate, the year 2011 gave birth to a confidently styled champagne, full of character and opulent while also revealing remarkable liveliness.

Blend

This 2011 vintage champagne is the result of a blend of Pinot Noir (46%), Chardonnay (37%), and Pinot Meunier (17%).