Each year, Krug celebrates a humble single ingredient and invites renowned Krug Ambassade Chefs to create food pairings to accompany the latest Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé. After previously paying tribute to rice, the onion, the egg and the pepper, the luxury house has for the first time selected a fruit: the lemon. The zesty citrus has brought together 112 international chefs for a cookbook of original recipes called “The Zest is Yet to Come”.
The lemon has a vibrant taste that brings tension and balance to pairings of dishes with Krug Grande Cuvée 171st edition and Krug Rosé 27th edition. Drawing inspiration from the vitality and myriad varieties of lemon, 112 Krug Ambassade chefs –-representing 25 countries and a total of 113 Michelin stars – have created original dishes. Contributors include Anne-Sophie Pic, Tim Raue, Hélène Darroze, Juan Amador, Umberto Bombana, Guillaume Galliot, Enrico Bartolini, Hiroyuki Kanda, Tristin Farmer, Björn Frantzén, Pepijn Vanden Abeele, Aldo Sohm, to name but a few. Their recipes have been published in “The Zest is Yet to Come” cookbook. The recipes highlight the exceptional notes that lemon reveals in the latest Éditions of Krug Grande Cuvée or Krug Rosé.
Working with Krug Cellar Master Julie Cavil, these established Chefs and rising culinary artists have all brought exciting creative flair. The lemon cake from Hélène Darroze pairs perfectly with the ripe citrus aromas of Krug Grande Cuvée 171st edition. The pan-roasted bass, with lime beurre blanc, caviar and finger limes from Nina Compton marvelously brings out the intense freshness of Krug Rosé 27th edition.
I work daily alongside creative talents – both winegrowers and chefs – and I am continually amazed not only by their skill, but also by how similar we are. Just as I do with champagne, chefs bring their creations to life by combining surprising ingredients. Grapes or lemons, blends or recipes, all lead to a diversity of tastes, cultures, and inspirations. – Julie Cavil, Krug Cellar Master
The book “The Zest is Yet to Come” is available in French, English, Italian, Japanese, German and Korean.
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