Clos d'Ambonnay
⏳ Drikkevindue
2018 - 2038
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Roasted duck, white truffle risotto, aged Parmesan cheese
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Sourced from a minuscule 0.68-hectare walled plot in the heart of the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, this legendary single-vineyard Blanc de Noirs represents the absolute pinnacle of Pinot Noir expression in Champagne. The 2008 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest in modern Champagne history, characterized by a cool, dry summer that allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and achieve a perfect balance of intense concentration and vibrant, razor-sharp acidity. This rare bottling spent over fourteen years aging on its lees in the cellars, developing an extraordinary depth of character. It captures the unique, sun-drenched terroir of Ambonnay's chalky soils, delivering a masterclass in power, precision, and mineral tension.
🍾 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
100% Pinot Noir
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
12.5%