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  • Country ranking ?

    1 310
  • Producer ranking ?

    118
  • Decanting time

    No
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Seafood, Salads & Consommes

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The Story

Unique to the House of Krug, every Krug Vintage is crafted to be different, to reveal the expression of a particular year. A year with character, a year with a special story to tell in a way that Krug alone can relate. To narrate this story, Krug has blended very expressive wines from a single year, enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Krug Vintage is the story of a year as seen by Krug; there are as many stories as there are K...

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Wine Information

For many people, there are champagnes and then there is Krug; that is how legendary this house is. Established in 1843 by Johann-Joseph Krug, the house has for six generations admirably stuck to its quality principles, to its generous burnt style and to its fabulous ageing potential. After the retirement of the fifth-generation brothers Henri and Rémi Krug, the house has been looking for its place within the LVMH Group. After two years at the ...

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Tasting note

color

Mature, Gold and Clear

ending

Short and Metallic

flavors

Vegetal, Mint, Earthy, Floral and Citrus

nose

Intense, Opulent, Generous and Refined

recommend

Yes

taste

Average in Acidity, High alcohol content, Mature, Light, Weak, Harmonious, Vigor, Ripe, Dry and Silky tannins

Verdict

Poor and Fine

Written Notes

A clear, medium-intensity golden yellow colour. No bubbles. An extremely well developed and unusual rustic nose, whose floral, root and barnyard notes bring to mind a mature Pinot Noir. Dry, light mouthfeel; no mousse. A mere suggestion of mint changes to lemon and metal in the short finish. This particular wine has unfortunately begun its decline and is no longer very enjoyable. The wine's surprisingly developed appearance and unusual nose hint at the poor condition of this specific bottle. The shortness and metallicness of the palate confirm our suspicions. I have enjoyed better Krugs from the same year that were still in good shape, so wines that are still in their proper condition could still have years of potential. Not decanted. Lasts 20 minutes in the glass.
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Origin

Reims, Champagne

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