Krug

Vintage 2011 | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

Description

The Champagne Krug Vintage 2011 boxed set is a singular interpretation of this contrasting year, capturing a vintage both powerful and refined. A subtle blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier, this vintage tells a story of balance and surprise. Aged for over ten years in our cellars, it reveals a fascinating complexity, blending roundness and freshness in a unique expression of the House of Krug.

The making of Champagne Krug Vintage 2011

At Krug, each vintage is a unique work of art, selecting the most expressive wines of a given year to tell its story. Krug Vintage 2011 illustrates a paradoxical climate, marked by inverted seasons and extreme conditions.

This champagne is a blend of :

• 46% Pinot Noir - brings structure and refined balance.
• 37% Chardonnay - Offers generosity and a juicy texture, a consequence of the year's heat peaks.
• 17% Meunier - Preserves freshness and brings elegant bitters.

This cuvée has been dubbed "Rondeur ciselée" by the Krug Tasting Committee, due to its dual personality: an enveloping, generous texture, counterbalanced by a lively, saline finish. Aged for over ten years on its lees, this champagne reveals remarkable aromatic depth and striking elegance.

The 2011 vintage

2011 was an unusual year, with the seasons reversed: an early, warm spring, followed by a cooler, wetter summer. This contrasting weather influenced the ripening of the grapes, giving rise to a vintage where the unexpected prevailed. The fruit retained a surprising freshness, while the wines of the year revealed a singular aromatic intensity.

Tasting the cuvée

• Robe

  Krug Vintage 2011 has a luminous golden color, enhanced by a delicate, persistent effervescence.

• Nose

  An expressive nose dominated by fresh fruit, enhanced by gourmet nuances of pastry, stewed fruit and a subtle touch of smoke and thyme.

• Palate

  On the palate, enveloping roundness gives way to a lively, chiseled finish. Notes of sea salt and grapefruit zest add contrasting freshness, prolonging the pleasure of tasting.

Suggested pairings

Aperitif bites

• Pan-fried foie gras with spices
• Roasted langoustines with lemon butter
• Carpaccio of scallops with citrus fruit

Dishes

• Grilled veal chop with herbs
• Lobster in spicy sauce
• Risotto with porcini mushrooms and parmesan

Desserts

• Fig and honey tart
• Apple and caramel crumble
• Chocolate ganache with orange zest

The price of Champagne Krug Vintage 2011 in boxed set

The price of Champagne Krug Vintage 2011 in boxed set is 349,95 €. This rare and refined vintage, sublimated by more than ten years of ageing, is an ideal choice for lovers of exceptional champagnes.

Opinions on Champagne Krug Vintage 2011

Krug enthusiasts praise the complexity and balance of this vintage. Its contrast between smoothness and freshness, as well as its surprising aromas, make it a cuvée not to be missed. Read reviews of Krug Vintage 2011.

How to store this champagne

Champagne Krug Vintage 2011 is made for laying down. It can be kept for over 20 years in a cellar at a stable temperature (9-12°C), where it will continue to gain in complexity and patina.