COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
PRODUCER
Krug
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Krug Vintage 2011 is a white wine from Champagne, France, produced by Maison Krug. The 2011 vintage was marked by a paradoxical climate, leading to its nickname 'Spirited Roundness.' This wine is a testament to Krug's philosophy of creating exceptional Champagnes, even in challenging years. The region of Champagne, with its chalky soils and cool climate, is crucial for the development of the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes used in its production. The grapes for this vintage were harvested between August 25 and September 3, 2011, yielding wines with notable balance and freshness.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€324
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nicknamed 'Spirited Roundness' by Krug's Tasting Committee.
Fact 02
Crafted from a blend of 46% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay, and 17% Meunier.
Fact 03
Minimum of ten years aging in Krug's cellars.
Fact 04
Disgorged in Summer 2022.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Krug Vintage 2011 is produced using the traditional method for Champagne. Base wines are fermented, often separately by plot and grape variety, to capture distinct characteristics. These base wines are then meticulously blended to create the final cuvée. Following blending, the wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, followed by an extended aging period of at least ten years in the cellars. The 2011 vintage was disgorged in Summer 2022.
