Cuvée Classic

Krug is primarily known as a Champagne house – but the Cuvée Classic shows another side: a fruit-forward red wine that manages without wood aging and thus relies consistently on the purity of the grape varieties.

In the foreground are aromatic Morello cherries, which characterize the nose and palate equally. Added to this is a mild, well-integrated acidity that gives the wine freshness without overlaying the fruit. The tannins are gentle and structured – not a bulky framework, but a soft foundation that rounds off the sip.

The renunciation of wood is a conscious decision: here the fruits should speak, not the barrel. The result is an accessible, everyday-suitable red wine with a clear aromatic line.

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Pairs with: Pasta with tomato sauce, grilled chicken legs, medium-aged Gouda, or as an uncomplicated companion to dinner