Krug Brut Rosé NV

Winery Background and History

Established in 1843 by Joseph Krug in Reims, Champagne Krug stands as one of the Grandes Marques and is currently part of LVMH. Renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, Krug introduced its first rosé Champagne in 1983, combining their hallmark cellar-aged complexity with vibrant red fruit elegance  .

Producer and Wine Maker

The blend is overseen by Cellar Master Julie Cavil, Olivier Krug, and the Krug tasting committee. It combines base wines fermented in oak casks with a percentage of Pinot Noir red wine, followed by at least five years aging on lees to achieve a refined and layered character  .

Vineyards and Micro Climate

Sourced from Krug’s Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites across Champagne, including Aÿ for Pinot Noir. The region’s continental climate—including cool nights, warm days, and chalk-rich soils—imparts freshness, minerality, and aromatic clarity  .

Vinification & Aging Methods

• Partial fermentation in 205-L oak casks for selected base wines

• Addition of Pinot Noir red wine for color and structure

• Blending of reserve and multi-vintage lots

• Minimum five years on lees prior to disgorgement 

Tasting Notes

Pale salmon hue. Aromas of red berries, rose petals, ginger, sandalwood, cardamom, and citrus. Palate is creamy yet long, showcasing raspberry, passion fruit, mandarin peel, chopped hazelnut, candied ginger, lime blossom, and a chalky mineral finish  .

Food Pairing

Perfect as a luxurious aperitif or with gastronomic dishes: foie gras, seafood (oysters, shellfish), sushi, grilled fish, mild game, and even Asian cuisine. Its structure and aromatic complexity complement both light and flavorful fare ().

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve well chilled at 9–12 °C in a tulip or medium-stem glass (e.g., Riedel designed for Krug Rosé) to highlight its aromatic subtlety and mousse structure  .

Storage and Aging Potential

Although non-vintage, it benefits from its extended aging style. Ideal drinking window is now through around 2030–2040, provided it’s kept upright at 9–12 °C in a stable, dark environment  .

Grape Varietals & percentage used

Blend typical of ~58 % Pinot Noir, 25 % Chardonnay, and 17 % Pinot Meunier, plus an unspecified portion of Pinot Noir red wine for color and structure  .

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

12.5 % ABV (standard for Krug NV champagnes)

Scores

• 96 – Wine Spectator: “Mouthwatering… creamy, cashmere‑like mousse… baked raspberry, passion fruit… lime blossom… vivid finish”