One of the few prestige vintage cuvées from a challenging, even contradictory, year in Champagne. Fresher and more citrus-driven in style than most Krug wines, though not as "edgy" as the 2008 vintage. Assemblage of Pinot Noir (46 %), Chardonnay (37 %), and Meunier (17 %).
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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.
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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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