Rose 24eme Edition
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast with a spiced berry reduction, slow-cooked rack of lamb with herbs, or savory pata negra (Jamón Ibérico).
✨ Technical Specifications
The creation of Krug Rosé was born from a bold vision by the fifth generation of the Krug family, Henri and Rémi, who sought to craft an unconventional, highly expressive Rosé Champagne that defied traditional expectations. The 24ème Édition is a masterclass in artful blending, designed around the remarkable 2012 harvest. To achieve its signature complexity, the House blended 22 reserve wines spanning 7 different years, with the oldest dating back to 2006. This multi-vintage masterpiece incorporates Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier, elevated by the addition of a specially macerated Pinot Noir red wine from select parcels in Aÿ and Taissy to impart its delicate pale pink hue, structure, and spicy depth. Fermented in traditional small oak casks and aged for seven years in the historic cellars of Reims, it offers a symphony of wild berries, puff pastry, and subtle peppery notes, embodying the uncompromising spirit of Joseph Krug’s legacy.
🍾 About the Producer
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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier