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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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 20 years from release.
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Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red berries, spice, rose petal, blood orange
Palate: wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, gentle spice, toast
A vinous, spice-driven rose with greater colour and texture from a relatively high red-wine proportion, the fruit framed by Krug's signature toast.
What it pairs with
- Seared tuna The wine's spice and red-fruit grip stand up to seared fish.More wines for tuna →Find seared tuna on TableJourney →
- Duck breast Blood-orange lift cuts the fat; spice echoes the crust.More wines for duck breast →
- Charcuterie board Wild-strawberry fruit and toast frame cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find charcuterie board on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Krug Rose
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Seared tuna, Duck breast, Charcuterie board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Krug shocked the market in 1983 by releasing a rose, applying the same multi-vintage, oak-fermented philosophy as Grande Cuvee to a blend incorporating macerated red Pinot Noir.
- 1983First Krug Rose released, the house's first non-Grande-Cuvee multi-vintage cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Krug · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Oak-cask fermentation with a high proportion of skin-macerated red Pinot Noir
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 280 to 400 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 20 from release
- First vintage
- 1983
Frequently asked about Krug Rose
What does Krug Rose taste like?
On the nose, red berries, spice, rose petal, blood orange. On the palate, wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, gentle spice, toast. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A vinous, spice-driven rose with greater colour and texture from a relatively high red-wine proportion, the fruit framed by Krug's signature toast.
When should I drink Krug Rose?
Drink now to 20 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Krug Rose?
Seared tuna is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast and Charcuterie board. The wine's spice and red-fruit grip stand up to seared fish.
What grapes are in Krug Rose?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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