Krug Vintage 2011

Founded by Joseph Krug in Reims, Maison Krug has been a benchmark in Champagne production, renowned for its commitment to crafting only prestige cuvées that distinctly capture the essence of each year’s harvest. Krug is celebrated for its profound adherence to tradition coupled with a progressive winemaking approach. The house utilizes a unique reserve wine system and practices prolonged aging, ensuring its releases possess exceptional depth and complexity.
The 2011 vintage in Champagne presented a series of contrasts and challenges, characterized by an unusually warm spring followed by a cooler summer. These conditions demanded exceptional skill and flexibility, resulting in an early, yet carefully managed harvest. Krug’s meticulous selection process secured grapes that reached perfect maturity and balance, despite the unpredictable year.
This vintage release exemplifies the resilience and skill of the Krug winemaking team, who adeptly turned a difficult growing season into a Champagne of remarkable expression and pleasure. Elegantly packaged in a beautiful gift box, this Champagne is ideal for special celebrations or as an esteemed gift, with the promise of aging gracefully and gaining complexity in the years to come.