Krug Blanc de Noir 'Clos d'Ambonnay' 2006
Introduction
The Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 is one of the rarest and most exclusive Champagnes in the world. It is a single-vineyard Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir) sourced from a tiny, walled 0.68-hectare plot in the heart of Ambonnay, a village renowned for the power and structure of its Pinot Noir.
This 2006 release is only the sixth vintage ever produced of this cuvée (following 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002). Because the plot is so small, production is extremely limited: the 2006 vintage yielded only 4,514 bottles and 800 magnums.
Wine Description
The 2006 vintage in Champagne was characterized by a "capricious" climate—a very hot summer followed by heavy August rains—resulting in grapes with unusual concentration and a "solar" richness.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir.
Aromatic Profile: The nose is extraordinarily complex and "gourmand." It opens with aromas of caramelized apple (tarte tatin), gingerbread, and candied orange peel, followed by deeper notes of hazelnut powder, dates, and a subtle smokiness.
Palate and Body: Full-bodied and expansive. The palate reveals a crystalline texture with flavors of praline, lemon zest, and redcurrants. It is noted for being more "sensual" and approachable in its youth than previous vintages, yet it retains a firm mineral backbone.
Structure: The wine possesses a pinpoint mousse and a "phenolic" grip that leads to a very long, saline finish with a characteristic touch of "gastronomic bitterness."
Winemaking: Following Krug’s traditional method, the wine was fermented in small oak casks. It spent 15 years aging on its lees in the cellars before being disgorged (typically in late 2021 or early 2022).
ABV: 12.5%.
Accolades
The 2006 has received elite scores, with many critics considering it a benchmark for the label:
Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 98 points – "The most sensual young Clos d’Ambonnay I have tasted."
Yohan Castaing (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate): 98 points – "Purity and elegance incarnate."
James Suckling: 97 points.
Wine Spectator: 96 points.
Introduction
The Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 is one of the rarest and most exclusive Champagnes in the world. It is a single-vineyard Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir) sourced from a tiny, walled 0.68-hectare plot in the heart of Ambonnay, a village renowned for the power and structure of its Pinot Noir.
This 2006 release is only the sixth vintage ever produced of this cuvée (following 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002). Because the plot is so small, production is extremely limited: the 2006 vintage yielded only 4,514 bottles and 800 magnums.
Wine Description
The 2006 vintage in Champagne was characterized by a "capricious" climate—a very hot summer followed by heavy August rains—resulting in grapes with unusual concentration and a "solar" richness.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir.
Aromatic Profile: The nose is extraordinarily complex and "gourmand." It opens with aromas of caramelized apple (tarte tatin), gingerbread, and candied orange peel, followed by deeper notes of hazelnut powder, dates, and a subtle smokiness.
Palate and Body: Full-bodied and expansive. The palate reveals a crystalline texture with flavors of praline, lemon zest, and redcurrants. It is noted for being more "sensual" and approachable in its youth than previous vintages, yet it retains a firm mineral backbone.
Structure: The wine possesses a pinpoint mousse and a "phenolic" grip that leads to a very long, saline finish with a characteristic touch of "gastronomic bitterness."
Winemaking: Following Krug’s traditional method, the wine was fermented in small oak casks. It spent 15 years aging on its lees in the cellars before being disgorged (typically in late 2021 or early 2022).
ABV: 12.5%.
Accolades
The 2006 has received elite scores, with many critics considering it a benchmark for the label:
Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 98 points – "The most sensual young Clos d’Ambonnay I have tasted."
Yohan Castaing (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate): 98 points – "Purity and elegance incarnate."
James Suckling: 97 points.
Wine Spectator: 96 points.
Original: $2,392.55
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$837.39Description
Introduction
The Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 is one of the rarest and most exclusive Champagnes in the world. It is a single-vineyard Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir) sourced from a tiny, walled 0.68-hectare plot in the heart of Ambonnay, a village renowned for the power and structure of its Pinot Noir.
This 2006 release is only the sixth vintage ever produced of this cuvée (following 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002). Because the plot is so small, production is extremely limited: the 2006 vintage yielded only 4,514 bottles and 800 magnums.
Wine Description
The 2006 vintage in Champagne was characterized by a "capricious" climate—a very hot summer followed by heavy August rains—resulting in grapes with unusual concentration and a "solar" richness.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir.
Aromatic Profile: The nose is extraordinarily complex and "gourmand." It opens with aromas of caramelized apple (tarte tatin), gingerbread, and candied orange peel, followed by deeper notes of hazelnut powder, dates, and a subtle smokiness.
Palate and Body: Full-bodied and expansive. The palate reveals a crystalline texture with flavors of praline, lemon zest, and redcurrants. It is noted for being more "sensual" and approachable in its youth than previous vintages, yet it retains a firm mineral backbone.
Structure: The wine possesses a pinpoint mousse and a "phenolic" grip that leads to a very long, saline finish with a characteristic touch of "gastronomic bitterness."
Winemaking: Following Krug’s traditional method, the wine was fermented in small oak casks. It spent 15 years aging on its lees in the cellars before being disgorged (typically in late 2021 or early 2022).
ABV: 12.5%.
Accolades
The 2006 has received elite scores, with many critics considering it a benchmark for the label:
Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 98 points – "The most sensual young Clos d’Ambonnay I have tasted."
Yohan Castaing (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate): 98 points – "Purity and elegance incarnate."
James Suckling: 97 points.
Wine Spectator: 96 points.
