KRUG CLOS D'AMBONNAY 2000

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2000 – Prestige Blanc de Noirs Champagne
by Krug

One of the rarest and most extraordinary Champagnes ever produced, Clos d’Ambonnay 2000 is a 100% Pinot Noir Champagne sourced from a tiny walled vineyard (just 0.68 hectares) in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay. This is Krug’s ultimate expression of Pinot Noir — powerful, complex, and breathtakingly refined.

Produced only in exceptional years and in microscopic quantities, it is considered a holy-grail Champagne among collectors and connoisseurs.

Terroir & Philosophy

Clos d’Ambonnay is a single, historic vineyard planted entirely to Pinot Noir. Krug vinifies it parcel by parcel, aging the wine extensively in the cellars to reveal extraordinary depth, structure, and harmony.

This is Champagne as a great Grand Cru wine — not simply a sparkling wine.

Tasting Notes

Nose
Dried apricot, blood orange, toasted brioche, hazelnut, honey, warm spice, subtle smokiness

Palate
Immensely layered and powerful — ripe stone fruit, citrus peel, roasted nuts, pastry cream, fine minerality, and vibrant acidity wrapped in silky mousse

Finish
Exceptionally long, precise, and evolving with lingering richness and freshness

Why It’s Legendary

• 100% Grand Cru Pinot Noir from a single tiny vineyard
• Released only in outstanding vintages
• Extraordinary ageing potential (30+ years)
• Combines Champagne finesse with Burgundy-like depth
• Among the rarest bottles in the Champagne world

Ideal Pairings

Truffle dishes • lobster • caviar • roast poultry • aged cheeses • refined haute cuisine

In Summary

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 2000 is not just Champagne — it is one of the world’s great wines. Monumental yet elegant, intensely complex yet perfectly balanced, it showcases Pinot Noir at its absolute peak through Krug’s legendary craftsmanship.

A true collector’s treasure and an unforgettable tasting experience.