Krug

Vintage Brut Champagne Blend

9.637 ratings
9.515 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Conrad Green

Lush and open. Soft brioche notes, resolved lemon, a hint of hazelnut. Gorgeous, and in a great place right now

Lush and open. Soft brioche notes, resolved lemon, a hint of hazelnut. Gorgeous, and in a great place right now

Feb 17th, 2023
Conrad Green

Mellow lemon oil. Very fine and detailed and long. Gorgeous

Mellow lemon oil. Very fine and detailed and long. Gorgeous

May 28th, 2022
Conrad Green

A very pretty nose. Some oxidative notes but then fresh yellow flowers, lemon, minerality, stone. The palate is wonderful. Very balanced and sophisticated- oyster shells, a touch of sweetness. Soft acidity throughout. Settled and delicious- a way to go.

A very pretty nose. Some oxidative notes but then fresh yellow flowers, lemon, minerality, stone. The palate is wonderful. Very balanced and sophisticated- oyster shells, a touch of sweetness. Soft acidity throughout. Settled and delicious- a way to go.

Mar 10th, 2022
Ira Schwartz

Tasted side by side with the 2000. The DNA is there but vintage characteristics are on full display. This was full of power and freshness. Complexity versus structure. Underwent many changes during the night, rambunctious, flirty , mellow. Will eventually resemble its older sibling but it will take a long time before it demonstrates maturity.

Tasted side by side with the 2000. The DNA is there but vintage characteristics are on full display. This was full of power and freshness. Complexity versus structure. Underwent many changes during the night, rambunctious, flirty , mellow. Will eventually resemble its older sibling but it will take a long time before it demonstrates maturity.

Nov 10th, 2021
Drew Dodson

One of the best bottles of Champagne I have ever had

One of the best bottles of Champagne I have ever had

Oct 27th, 2018
Martin G Rivard

I never realized how young this vintage actually was until I compared it side by side with the 1990. This is a a beast in its infancy. Ignorance is Bliss as they say!!! Damn, I shouldn't have had it next to a 1990. It will be hard to pop one of these again knowing what it will be in another 10 to 15 years. This was wound tight and the flavors were on point. You can immediately tell that it was built to cellar for the long haul. It was crisp and fresh unlike the 90 and showed apples, lemon, and a nose that was insanely bright and vibrant. With time this will be one of the greatest vintages ever produced

I never realized how young this vintage actually was until I compared it side by side with the 1990. This is a a beast in its infancy. Ignorance is Bliss as they say!!! Damn, I shouldn't have had it next to a 1990. It will be hard to pop one of these again knowing what it will be in another 10 to 15 years. This was wound tight and the flavors were on point. You can immediately tell that it was built to cellar for the long haul. It was crisp and fresh unlike the 90 and showed apples, lemon, and a nose that was insanely bright and vibrant. With time this will be one of the greatest vintages ever produced

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2017
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.9

I have never had a Krug that drinks so well on release, but they were exceptionally patient with this one. Vosne-Romanee like savory rich dark fruit and more Champagne refreshment than should fit in a 750!

I have never had a Krug that drinks so well on release, but they were exceptionally patient with this one. Vosne-Romanee like savory rich dark fruit and more Champagne refreshment than should fit in a 750!

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2017
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.6

Elegance and precision. Lacy, crispy apples, hazelnuts. A joy!

Elegance and precision. Lacy, crispy apples, hazelnuts. A joy!

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2017
Mike Mighetto Hoefling

Love 2002

Jan 13th, 2017
Kevin Ortzman

Spectacular champagne! Very tight bubbles - starts off as with a Chard and finishes with Pinot (pear/Apple/spice)

Spectacular champagne! Very tight bubbles - starts off as with a Chard and finishes with Pinot (pear/Apple/spice)

Aug 30th, 2016