Pale straw yellow. Thick legs in the glass. Deep aromas of toasted bread, cashew, baked apple, and brioche. Elegant, rather restrained on the nose. On the palate, however, full-bodied and intense, with tension and crisp acidity, plenty of citrus fruit (lemon, mandarin peel), and a touch of apple. Fine mousse. Long-lasting, chalky, with a saline note, pleasant acidity, and great freshness. A success in a challenging vintage. Special.
Tasted bottle with Krug ID 322038.
Drink through 2040.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
17Wines with a 17 to 19-point rating are grand wines amongst the finest in the world, showing breathtaking complexity and longevity. / 20 ("grand vin") |
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| Favourite: | ❤️ Yes |
| Vintage: |
2011 The 2011 Champagne vintage was defined by a challenging seasonal inversion. A hot, dry spring precipitated early flowering, followed by a cool, humid summer that delayed maturation and increased rot pressure. Commencing in late August, the harvest yielded a heterogeneous crop. While select Côte des Blancs Chardonnays displayed resilience, the general profile lacks the structural acidity required for prolonged ageing. Thus, the vintage is regarded as early-maturing and technically inferior to the notable 2008 and 2012 releases. |
| Colour: | white |
| Style: | sparkling |
| Assemblage: | yes |
| Grape variety: | Pinot Noir |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Krug |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Champagne |
| Subregion: | n/a |
| Appellation: | Champagne AOC |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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