KRUG CLOS DE AMBONNAY 1995

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1995 – Prestige Blanc de Noirs Champagne
by Krug

One of the most legendary releases in the Champagne world, Clos d’Ambonnay 1995 is a 100% Pinot Noir Champagne produced from an exceptionally tiny walled vineyard in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay. This bottling helped cement Clos d’Ambonnay’s reputation as one of the greatest — and rarest — Champagnes ever made.

Powerful, majestic, and profoundly complex, the 1995 vintage is widely considered one of the estate’s benchmark expressions.

Terroir & Craftsmanship

Clos d’Ambonnay comes from just 0.68 hectares of old-vine Pinot Noir. Each vintage is vinified separately and aged extensively in Krug’s cellars to achieve extraordinary depth and harmony.

This is Champagne treated like a Grand Cru still wine — built for longevity and evolution.

Tasting Notes

Nose
Dried apricot, baked apple, blood orange, toasted brioche, hazelnut, honey, subtle smoke, warm spice

Palate
Rich yet incredibly precise — ripe stone fruit, citrus peel, roasted nuts, pastry cream, mineral tension, vibrant acidity wrapped in silky mousse

Finish
Exceptionally long, layered, and constantly evolving with depth and freshness in perfect balance

Why the 1995 Is So Revered

• One of the earliest and most iconic Clos d’Ambonnay releases
• Extraordinary balance of power and finesse
• Stunning ageing capability (still developing beautifully today)
• Rare beyond most prestige Champagnes
• A true collector’s masterpiece

Ideal Pairings

Caviar • lobster • truffle dishes • roast poultry • veal • aged cheeses • refined tasting menus

In Summary

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1995 is Champagne at its most profound — intensely structured, endlessly complex, and breathtakingly elegant. It offers Burgundy-like depth with Champagne brilliance, standing among the greatest sparkling wines ever produced.

A once-in-a-lifetime bottle for most drinkers — and a crown jewel for collectors.