# Krug Rosé 27th Edition (NV)

- **Producer:** Krug
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, mulberry, redcurrant, black cherry, red cherry, pink grapefruit, white pepper, pastry, biscuit, chopped almond, ginger, almond, dried fruit, sea salt, honey

## About this wine

The Krug Rosé 27th Edition is a non-vintage Brut Rosé Champagne from the Champagne region of France. It is a complex blend crafted around the 2015 harvest, incorporating 55% reserve wines from nine different years, with the oldest dating back to 2005. A distinctive element is the inclusion of 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir, sourced from Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ parcels. This wine is a product of Krug's long-standing philosophy of blending to achieve a consistent yet evolving expression of their rosé.

## Interesting facts

- A blend of 38 wines from 9 different years.
- 55% of the blend are reserve wines.
- Includes 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir.
- Aged for approximately seven years on lees.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and subtle spice complement rich proteins like duck and lamb, while its acidity cuts through the richness of foie gras. Savory elements in dishes can echo the wine's complex notes, and its fruit character can bridge with fruit-based accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The Krug Rosé 27th Edition is created through a meticulous blending process, combining wines from the 2015 harvest with a significant proportion of reserve wines from previous vintages, some dating back to 2005. A key technique involves the traditional maceration of 10% of the Pinot Noir grapes from specific parcels, which contributes to the wine's color, spice, and structural elements. Following blending, the Champagne undergoes an extended aging period of approximately seven years on its lees in the producer's cellars before disgorgement.