Contraste
⏳ Drikkevindue
2023 - 2040
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Krug Contraste is one of the most elusive and legendary releases in the history of the House of Krug. Conceived in the late 20th century by brothers Henri and Rémi Krug, this rare, multi-vintage Blanc de Noirs was an experimental masterpiece designed to explore the absolute limits and contrasts of Pinot Noir. Sourced from prestigious Grand Cru villages such as Ambonnay, Bouzy, and Aÿ, the wine was crafted to juxtapose the vibrant freshness of younger components with the profound, majestic depth of Krug's oldest reserve wines. Fermented in small, seasoned oak casks in accordance with Krug's uncompromising tradition, Contraste was aged for many years on its lees before a very limited commercial release. Today, it exists as a mythical bottle among Champagne collectors, celebrated for its rich, vinous texture, deep amber hue, and complex aromatic profile of dried stone fruits, toasted brioche, and honeyed spice.
🍾 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% - 12.5%