From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour
Join a scenic tour of the Champagne region starting from Reims. Explore the village of Hautvillers and visit 2 family-run wineries to learn about the Champagne-making ...
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Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast guinea fowl Pinot Noir body and structure carry poultry with a pan sauce.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Veal sweetbreads Depth and structure match rich, delicate offal.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Aged Comté Nutty cheese meets the savoury weight of a Pinot Noir champagne.More wines for aged hard cheese →
History
Clos d'Ambonnay is a walled 0.68 hectare plot on the edge of Ambonnay, on the south-eastern slope of the Montagne de Reims, surrounded by protective walls since 1766. The Krug family acquired it in 1994; the first wine was made from the 1995 harvest and revealed in 2007.
- 1766Protective walls in place around the Ambonnay plot
- 1994The Krug family acquires the plot
- 1995First harvest used for Clos d'Ambonnay
- 2007First Clos d'Ambonnay revealed
Facts
- Producer
- Krug · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Champagne AOC
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Krug Clos d'Ambonnay
What does Krug Clos d'Ambonnay taste like?
Krug describes the 2008 release as showing grace, depth and structure; it is a single-grape Pinot Noir champagne.
What food pairs with Krug Clos d'Ambonnay?
Roast poultry, veal sweetbreads and aged Comté are editorial suggestions for a structured Pinot Noir champagne.
What grapes are in Krug Clos d'Ambonnay?
It is 100% Pinot Noir, from a single year and a single 0.68 hectare walled plot in Ambonnay, labelled Champagne AOC.
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