{"product_id":"krug-krug-clos-dambonnay","title":"Krug Blanc de Noir 'Clos d'Ambonnay' 2006","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate and Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2006 has received elite scores, with many critics considering it a benchmark for the label:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni (Vinous):\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 points – \u003cem\u003e\"The most sensual young Clos d’Ambonnay I have tasted.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYohan Castaing (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate):\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 points – \u003cem\u003e\"Purity and elegance incarnate.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"300040 - Charton-Hobbs Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41626406289495,"sku":"757429","price":4280.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Krug-Blanc-de-Noir-Clos-d_Ambonnay.jpg?v=1766383239","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/krug-krug-clos-dambonnay","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}