Clos d'Ambonnay Trilogy
⏳ Drikkevindue
2023 - 2045
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Roasted duck, white truffle risotto, aged Iberico ham
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Krug Clos d'Ambonnay Trilogy represents the pinnacle of Champagne collecting, bringing together three rare vintages of one of the world's most elusive single-vineyard Champagnes. Sourced entirely from a tiny, walled 0.68-hectare plot in the heart of the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, this legendary Blanc de Noirs celebrates the ultimate expression of Pinot Noir. The vineyard itself has been protected by stone walls since the year 1766, capturing a unique microclimate that coaxes unparalleled depth and power from the vines. Each vintage in the Trilogy is individually fermented in seasoned oak casks, following Krug's uncompromising traditional methods, and aged on its lees for well over a decade. The resulting Champagne is a masterclass in complexity, offering a breathtaking balance of tension, rich autolytic character, and vibrant minerality that shifts beautifully from one vintage to the next.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Krug was established in Reims in 1843 by visionary merchant Joseph Krug, who sought to craft the most generous expression of Champagne annually, regardless of climatic variations. Situated in the heart of Champagne, the maison draws fruit from premier and grand cru parcels spanning the limestone-rich terroirs of the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, supplemented by historic walled monopoles like Clos du Mesnil and Clos d'Ambonnay. Viticulture is conducted under rigorous sustainable standards, eschewing herbicides and synthetic insecticides while adhering to Viticulture Durable en Champagne (VDC) frameworks. Krug's foundational cellar philosophy centers on plot-by-plot vinification, fermenting base wines primarily in aged 205-liter oak barrels. Under Chef de Cave Julie Cavil, hundreds of distinct still wines and an extensive library of reserve vintages are systematically evaluated. The house's signature benchmark, Krug Grande Cuvée—each release cataloged by its specific Édition—stands alongside Krug Rosé, Krug Vintage, and single-vineyard masterpieces as archetypes of profound vinous depth, racy minerality, and monumental longevity.
🍇 Druesorter
Pinot Noir 100%
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
12-12.5%