Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs 2008 (Gift Box 1x75cl)

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By Wine Advocate in 2025 (WA96+)

Among Krug’s most prohibitively expensive cuvées, the 2008 Blanc de Noirs Clos d’Ambonnay—particularly from a vintage like this—will undoubtedly attract dedicated followers, and it’s hardly necessary for me to fan the flames. Sourced from a low-lying 0.68-hectare parcel, its production follows the same principles as Krug’s other vintage cuvées: fermentation in seasoned oak barrels, élevage on the lees in stainless steel with regular topping up, no malolactic fermentation and a dosage of four to five grams per liter at disgorgement (May 2024 for this rendition). Though crafted entirely from red grapes, the wine displays a rather pale hue and unfurls from the glass with a bouquet of Anjou pear, crisp peach and freshly baked brioche, mingling with nuances of bitter orange and a delicate whisper of sage leaf oil. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, chiseled and precise, with a tensile, vibrant profile. Notwithstanding its taut musculature, the wine possesses a generous core of fruit—particularly when viewed in context with its Le Mesnil counterpart—supported by a tangy spine of acidity, with Pinot Noir phenolics further accentuating its salivating, lemon-inflected finish.

By Vinous in 2025 (AG100)

The 2008 Clos d’Ambonnay is a stunning wine from this great Champagne vintage. The late-ripening year produced a Clos d’Ambonnay endowed with sizzling tension and energy unlike any of the vintages Krug has made thus far. The aromatics alone are utterly captivating. Slate, chalk, white pepper, kirsch and dried pear are some of the many aromas and flavors that meld together in the glass. Readers who can latch on to one of the 4,700 bottles are in for a real treat. Unforgettable.