KrugLesCreationsde2011

Joseph Krug founded the house in 1843 after learning winemaking at Champagne Jacquesson, driven to craft the finest champagne every year, regardless of climate. By honouring each vineyard’s individuality and creating a vast reserve library, he achieved his dream & Krug Grande Cuvée 1st Edition was born.rrIn the 1970s, Henri and Rémi Krug modernized production, acquired Clos du Mesnil, 1st vintage 1979, launched Krug Rosé in 1983 and purchased Clos d’Ambonnay in 1991, first vintage 1995. LVMH acquired Krug in 1999; Henri and Rémi stepped down in 2007. Since 2009, Olivier Krug, the sixth generation, is Director of Krug.rrIn 2024, Krug completed Joseph, its new state-of-the-art sustainable winery in the village of Ambonnay, awarded exceptional HQE certification.This Limited Edition Krug Les Creations is a decadent celebration of one of Champagne’s superb vintages. This case includes one 75cl bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée Edition 167 NV (based on 2011) and one 75cl of Krug 2011.rrWeather: The 2011 vintage was a continental, sunny year with a real winter that was very cold and dry followed by a glorious sun-filled summer and almost no rain in August and September. The harvest was incomparable in terms of quality and produced consistent, fresh and crunchy grapes. rrKrug Grande Cuvée 167th Edition NV (2011) | Krug ID:118002rThe majority 58% is from its base year of 2011 and the remaining 42% is from 12 vintages of reserve wines the oldest being 1995 and the youngest 2011 some 191 wines make up the blend.rGrape Varieties: 47% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay, 17% MeunierrBase Vintage: 2011rReserve Wine: 42%rLees Ageing: 7 years rDisgorged: Winter 2018rDosage: 6 g/lrrKrug 2011 | Krug ID: 322038rKrug 2011 is so opulent yet crisp, the House’s Tasting Committee nicknamed this Champagne “SpiritedRoundnessâ€?rGrape Varieties: 46% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay, 17% MeunierrLees Ageing: 10 YearsrDisgorged: Summer 2022rDosage: 4.5 g/LrrEach bottle of Krughas a Krug ID on the back label which enables you to discover the story of that very bottle. You can do so using the smartphone App or on the Krug website.rrKrug Les Creations 2011 includes two 75cl bottles as described, presented in a beautifully crafted and branded wooden case (as shown in the picture on the left).rrSee expert reviews below for tasting notes.