Inside Koan’s £2,000 wine pairing with rare Krug by the glass

Two Michelin-starred restaurant Koan in Copenhagen has launched a rare and highly curated wine and Champagne programme, designed to pair with its Korean-Danish tasting menu.

At the centre of the offering is a focus on Krug, with the restaurant currently the only venue in Denmark pouring Krug Clos du Mesnil, including the 2009 vintage, by the glass.

Krug takes centre stage

Krug runs as a defining thread throughout the programme. Alongside Clos du Mesnil, diners can expect Grand Cuvée as well as vintage expressions from 2000 and 2013, all integrated into the restaurant’s pairing options.

The broader wine list also reflects a strong emphasis on top-tier producers, with a balance of mature vintages and younger wines selected for their expression.

Prestige pairing highlights

Koan’s Prestige Wine pairing has been developed to complement the restaurant’s Korean-Danish cuisine, aiming to balance intensity, structure and nuance across the menu.

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Key wines in the pairing include:

PRESTIGE PAIRING – 15.000,KR-

2019 François Raveneau, 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre – Chablis, France
2016 Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Refers – Burgundy, France
1990 Scarpa, Barolo “Tettimorra” – Piedmont, Italy
2008 Armand Rousseau, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru – Burgundy, France

2000 Krug Vintage – Champagne, France
2017 Kongsgaard, The Judge – California, USA
1999 Egon Müller, Scharzhofberger Auslese – Mosel, Germany

The selection has been designed to reflect the restaurant’s wider philosophy, using wine to help articulate the narrative behind the food and overall dining experience.

Koan, which opened its permanent site in April 2023 and was awarded two Michelin stars just ten weeks later, offers an 18-course tasting menu for 23 guests per service. Its drinks programme also includes additional wine, Champagne, Korean sool and no and low pairing options.