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Champagne Krug Brut Rose
Rosé from Champagne, France
Limit 12 bottles per customer
winemaker's notes:
Krug Rosé is a relatively recent addition to the Krug range of Champagnes, having been introduced first in 1983. While produced in a manner similar to other Krug Champagnes and stylistically consistent, it nevertheless presents a uniquely exotic and intriguing set of aromas and flavors. It's color is a pale salmon, suggesting the barest hint of pink. It is quite dry and appealing with a wide array of cuisines. Krug Rosé is a unique blend that spans four to six different vintages, three grape varieties, and encompasses all the complexities of the Krug style. It is aged for a minimum of six years before release. Krug Rosé is produced only occasionally and in strictly limited quantities.
critical acclaim:
"Pink gold, this is the most vinous of Krug's wines, a fresh, vibrant pinot noir elevated to the ethereal precision and focus that Champagne's soil and climate can give. There's a coolness to the flavors that leave the impression of forest air, a gentleness that belies the power of the structure and the dark tones it brings. Drinkable in the most fantastic sense of the word."
96 Points
Wine & Spirits
"The whole package. A texture of raw silk and finely cut acidity are seamlessly integrated with layers of dried cherry, ground espresso, cardamom and ginger, ripe raspberry, mineral and a hint of almond financier. The lasting finish is dry and smoky, echoing the spice notes."
95 Points
Wine Spectator
"The beauty of Krug's rosé is the sense of bottle age, of that extra richness. That means the wine is not just the sum of its delicious red berry fruits. It’s also the way the wine is rounded out, filled with secondary flavors, toast and almonds and a taut minerality. The aftertaste is taut, dry, seamless, complex."
94 Points
Wine Enthusiast
"Bright orange-pink. An explosively perfumed bouquet evokes red berries, Asian spices and flowers, along with toasty lees, anise and vanilla. Deep, sappy and palate-staining, with intense raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, velvety texture and a jolt of chalky minerals on the back half. The mineral quality lingers on a long, incisive finish of striking purity."
94 Points
International Wine Cellar
"The NV Brut Rose is awesome in the way it combines elegance, finesse and power. There is superb material in the density of fruit, along with perfumed aromatics and silky, chalky tannins that frame the long finish. It’s all here in this sublime, sensual wine, but readers should note that the same caveats apply as with the Grand Cuvee above."
93 Points
The Wine Advocate
"High in autolyzed yeast and showing the layered complexity of lengthy aging, this non-vintaged bottling is a classic expression of the Krug style. It is, in all truth, not as concerned with fruit as many, but its very firm balance, fine foamy mousse and its long, brisk flavors will not disappoint aficionados."
92 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide
User ReviewsThe top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
A Customer - Delray Beach, Florida
We first tried Krug Rose in Las Vegas. Fell in love. It has very tight bubbles and NO after taste, making it a true pleasure to drink. We tasted hints of strawberries ( we also put them into the glass ) and enjoyed its silky qualities. Krug Rose is #1 in our book. We just purchased a three bottle set and cant wait to drink them
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