Krug Edition 28eme Brut Rose Champagne 3pk 3x750ml

The story of Krug Rosé begins in 1976, when the fifth generation of the Krug family chose to challenge convention. Guided by Joseph Krug’s original vision, that Champagne should never be constrained by category or expectation, the Maison set out to create a rosé unlike any other. Not a seasonal variation, but a fully realized expression of Krug’s art of blending, where elegance and substance exist in equal measure.

Each year, Maison Krug presents a new Édition of Krug Rosé, composed as a unique interpretation rather than a fixed recipe. Krug Rosé 28ème Édition is built around the 2016 harvest, a year defined by dramatic contrasts. An exceptionally wet spring tested the vineyards, followed by calmer conditions and a late-season heatwave that allowed the fruit to reach full expression. As Krug Cellar Master Julie Cavil explains:

"This Édition of Krug Rosé is composed around the harvest of 2016, a year of weather conditions so contrasting, they became a caricature of the climatic pendulum. An extremely wet spring, with +70% rainfall versus the norm between April and June, made vineyard work difficult and increased disease pressure. Clement weather ensued from flowering onwards, allowing the vineyard to recover, ending with a heatwave at the end of ripening. The marathon harvest took place from September 9 to October 2 yielding classic grapes in good health and wines all about expression and character, regardless of grape variety or origin."— Julie Cavil, Krug Cellar Master

This Édition is a blend of 32 wines from six different years, the youngest from 2016 and the oldest dating back to 2010. Reserve wines from Krug’s extensive library account for 38% of the final composition, lending depth, nuance, and continuity. The blend is anchored by 58% Pinot Noir, including 10% traditionally macerated Pinot Noir red wines, which bring structure, spice, and quiet power. Chardonnay contributes freshness and lift, while Meunier adds roundness and generosity.

In the glass, Krug Rosé 28ème Édition reveals a subtle pale pink hue that signals restraint rather than exuberance. Aromatically, it unfolds with notes of rose hips, cured ham, mulberries, redcurrant, peony, pepper, and pink grapefruit. On the palate, the wine is precise and layered, offering delicate flavors of honey, citrus, and dried fruit, carried by fine, persistent bubbles. The finish is long and composed, balancing freshness with depth in a way that is unmistakably Krug.

This is collector-grade Champagne Rosé, shaped by time, intention, and one of the most exacting blending philosophies in the world. A wine that rewards contemplation as much as celebration, and one that reflects Krug’s belief that every Édition should stand on its own as a singular expression.