2008 Krug Vintage Brut

An exceptional Champagne, ranking among the top 2 or 3 ever tasted, described as epic.

Producer

Krug

Region

Aÿ, Bouzy and Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne

Country

France

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Varietal Composition

53% PInot Noir, 22% Chardonnay, 25% Meunier

Specifications

2008

Vintage

2054

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Aged 12 years before release

Occasional wine note

Stop the presses! This Champagne commands a seat at or near the top of all sparkling wines, period. So complex, elegant, seamless, powerful, brilliant, and just plain delicious. You'll be talking about this one for years after your first taste, so save it for your most precious of occasions.

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

Exceptional freshness with aromas of flinty white stones, flowers, almonds and lemons. There’s hazelnut and strawberry here, too. Complex. The palate has a long, powerful and smooth-honed feel with very assertive citrus flavors, driven by long acidity. A perfect 2008.

100

Wine Spectator

There’s a supernova of sensation with each sip of this powerful version, This burns bright from start to finish, yet its fine integration and lovely, raw silk–like mousse pull it all together into a seamless, vibrant package.

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