MV Krug, Rose, 28th Edition
Offering aromas of peonies, orange peel, cinnamon, dried herbs, rose petals and ripe red berries, the NV Rosé 28ème Edition possesses a medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated palate with a vinous, creamy core of fruit framed by a vibrant, enrobing mid-palate that leads into a nicely phenolic, long, salty and mineral finish. This rendition—a blend of 58% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 17% Pinot Meunier—is one of this house's most powerful and well-executed Champagne rosé ever produced. It comprises 32 wines from vintages spanning 2010 to 2016, with the latter as the base, and red wine sourced from Aÿ. ~ (97) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 10-24-2024
Chef de Cave Julie Cavil says it’s always a big challenge to create this cuvée, as it’s not an easy edition to make. (If the Grande Cuvée is the symphony, they consider the Rosé more like the chamber ensemble.) In the glass, the NV Champagne Rosé Edition 28 pours a peachy/salmon color, which is a very different from color past editions. On the palate, it has a zesty, refined mousse and reveals a bit of white pepper spice along with notes of peony, raspberries, orange peel, and wet stone. ~ (96) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 12-20-2024
The NV Krug Rosé 28ème Édition is terrific. A rich, substantial Champagne, the Rosé possesses notable textural depth and substance. Hints of orange peel, cinnamon, dried rose petals and sweet red cherry fruit are all laced together in a creamy, beautifully resonant Champagne. Some previous editions have been more linear, but the 28ème feels richer, with a greater role given to the Pinot Noir, with important contributions from base wines from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Les Riceys. Time in the glass brings out gorgeous focus to pull it all together. Readers will find an extremely versatile Rosé that will provide immense pleasure, both on its own or at the dinner table. This release is based on 2016, with 38% reserve wines back to 2010, 58% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 17% Meunier. Disgorged: Winter 2022-2023. Krug ID: 123009. ~ (95) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 3-1-2024
Pale orange-pink. Intense aroma orangey red fruit. Excellent fruit depth with a backbone of freshness. A bold wine. Rounded yet with immense clarity, like looking through a glass to pure red fruits. There's a touch of spice from the oak. Like the 172nd Grande Cuvée this is also a touch floral, like an orange rose. Tastes drier than the 172nd. Olivier Krug suggests pairing it with lamb. Beautifully well knit. Clear, long. Fresh and very youthful with not that much autolytic character. Less elegant than the Grande Cuvée but more texture and likely to be more versatile with food. ~ (17) Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com 7-8-2024
Beautiful peach-pink color with a copper hue and a lot of floral nuances on the nose, offering dried cherries, peach skin and spices. It shows intensity and power, yet with elegance and precision. Full-bodied with a fine texture and phenolic tension. Bright and already delicious with some zesty, dried orange peel character at the end. Drink or hold. ~ (97) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 5-3-2024
Chef de Cave Julie Cavil says it’s always a big challenge to create this cuvée, as it’s not an easy edition to make. (If the Grande Cuvée is the symphony, they consider the Rosé more like the chamber ensemble.) In the glass, the NV Champagne Rosé Edition 28 pours a peachy/salmon color, which is a very different from color past editions. On the palate, it has a zesty, refined mousse and reveals a bit of white pepper spice along with notes of peony, raspberries, orange peel, and wet stone. ~ (96) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 12-20-2024
The NV Krug Rosé 28ème Édition is terrific. A rich, substantial Champagne, the Rosé possesses notable textural depth and substance. Hints of orange peel, cinnamon, dried rose petals and sweet red cherry fruit are all laced together in a creamy, beautifully resonant Champagne. Some previous editions have been more linear, but the 28ème feels richer, with a greater role given to the Pinot Noir, with important contributions from base wines from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Les Riceys. Time in the glass brings out gorgeous focus to pull it all together. Readers will find an extremely versatile Rosé that will provide immense pleasure, both on its own or at the dinner table. This release is based on 2016, with 38% reserve wines back to 2010, 58% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 17% Meunier. Disgorged: Winter 2022-2023. Krug ID: 123009. ~ (95) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 3-1-2024
Pale orange-pink. Intense aroma orangey red fruit. Excellent fruit depth with a backbone of freshness. A bold wine. Rounded yet with immense clarity, like looking through a glass to pure red fruits. There's a touch of spice from the oak. Like the 172nd Grande Cuvée this is also a touch floral, like an orange rose. Tastes drier than the 172nd. Olivier Krug suggests pairing it with lamb. Beautifully well knit. Clear, long. Fresh and very youthful with not that much autolytic character. Less elegant than the Grande Cuvée but more texture and likely to be more versatile with food. ~ (17) Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com 7-8-2024
Beautiful peach-pink color with a copper hue and a lot of floral nuances on the nose, offering dried cherries, peach skin and spices. It shows intensity and power, yet with elegance and precision. Full-bodied with a fine texture and phenolic tension. Bright and already delicious with some zesty, dried orange peel character at the end. Drink or hold. ~ (97) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 5-3-2024
SKU: SK3555394-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Champagne
PRODUCER : Krug
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Champagne
PRODUCER : Krug
FORMAT : 750ml