Krug 25eme Edition Brut Rose Champagne [D97][WS96][V95]

Producer: Krug 
Region: Champagne, France 
Blend: 45% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 25% Meunier 
Year: Non-Vintage 

Decanter, 97 Points 

"An intense clarity of fresh red berries from the start, which builds anticipation on the magnificent and magnifying nose. On the palate there’s counter-balancing mature buttery fruit crumble and a savoury note here, delicious and grown-up – the result of a high contribution of 50% reserve wines in the blend perhaps? There’s a smidgen of grippy texture at the end like drinking a light red wine and it does not detract. Less strikingly obvious and glamorous than the 26th edition. This will keep well and develop. Main harvest: 2013. 50% reserves. Aged for five and a half years on lees. 11% red wine used in the blend." 

Wine Spectator, 96 Points 

"A mouthwatering rosé that wraps a racy spine of acidity in the plushly creamy, cashmere-like mousse, offering a fine frame for the rich and finely meshed range of flavors, with baked raspberry, passion fruit and Mandarin orange peel fruit accented by chopped hazelnut, fleur de sel, candied ginger and lime blossom notes that echo for days on the vivid finish." 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"The NV Rose 25eme Edition is surprisingly pale in tonality for a Rose that is predominantly Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.  Readers will find a serious, nervy Rose built on tension, energy and persistence.  There is a ton of vibrancy driving the red berry chalk and floral flavors.  The 24eme is based on the 2013 vintage, with reserve wines back to 2008." 

Alcohol: 12.5% 

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