Krug

Vintage Brut Champagne Blend

9.422 ratings
9.56 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
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9.7

The 2008 Vintage is an infant. Tightly wound and vibrant, the 2008 still needs time. Today, bright acids dominate. I wouldn't dream of touching this anytime soon, as the 2008 remains embryonic, although from time to time the barest hints of signature Krug notes peek out from the wine's structure. Vibrant saline notes and sculpted fruit are the signatures of a cold, late-ripening year that produced classically austere Champagnes. Disgorged: Autumn 2019. Krug ID: 419044. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)

The 2008 Vintage is an infant. Tightly wound and vibrant, the 2008 still needs time. Today, bright acids dominate. I wouldn't dream of touching this anytime soon, as the 2008 remains embryonic, although from time to time the barest hints of signature Krug notes peek out from the wine's structure. Vibrant saline notes and sculpted fruit are the signatures of a cold, late-ripening year that produced classically austere Champagnes. Disgorged: Autumn 2019. Krug ID: 419044. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)

Apr 4th, 2024
Lee Pitofsky

08 continuing to drink super well!

08 continuing to drink super well!

Nov 18th, 2023
Lee Pitofsky

08 definitely more open than on release!

08 definitely more open than on release!

Oct 29th, 2023
Lee Pitofsky

The first couple times I tried 08 I was definitely too quick to judge. It needs a ton of air, and it’s different from the rich, oxidative, nutty house style of the past, particularly the warm and ultra forward 2006, the previous release. 2008 is indeed young, tightly wound with a pulsating core of energy.

The first glass offers very little. Subdued, austere and youthfully reserved. But ensuing pours eventually unleash its core of powerful clean orchard fruit, coffee bean and grilled nuts. On the palate it continues to become so much more textural with crazy gains in weight, depth and fruit intensity as the night goes on. It really fills the mouth, saturating the palate with a satin-like texture, ripping citrusy acids and saline laced minerals that follow deep into its finish. Enjoyable now with enough air (needs 2 hours), but no doubt one to hold. To live forever.

The first couple times I tried 08 I was definitely too quick to judge. It needs a ton of air, and it’s different from the rich, oxidative, nutty house style of the past, particularly the warm and ultra forward 2006, the previous release. 2008 is indeed young, tightly wound with a pulsating core of energy.

The first glass offers very little. Subdued, austere and youthfully reserved. But ensuing pours eventually unleash its core of powerful clean orchard fruit, coffee bean and grilled nuts. On the palate it continues to become so much more textural with crazy gains in weight, depth and fruit intensity as the night goes on. It really fills the mouth, saturating the palate with a satin-like texture, ripping citrusy acids and saline laced minerals that follow deep into its finish. Enjoyable now with enough air (needs 2 hours), but no doubt one to hold. To live forever.

Feb 11th, 2023
Conrad Green

Precise and delicious. Bright flavors with great minerality. Surprisingly open and drinkable right now

Precise and delicious. Bright flavors with great minerality. Surprisingly open and drinkable right now

Nov 16th, 2022
Alvaro Bustillos

Papa luis xfg

Papa luis xfg

Jul 27th, 2024
John Van Trijp

Krug 2008 is a really disappointing Krug. Don’t know where they took the fruit for this Cuvee. Edt 164 is MUCH better

Krug 2008 is a really disappointing Krug. Don’t know where they took the fruit for this Cuvee. Edt 164 is MUCH better

Apr 26th, 2024
Ron Siegel

So good we ordered 3 btls off their list at Walleys

So good we ordered 3 btls off their list at Walleys

Mar 2nd, 2024
Alan Snitow

Baby

Baby

Aug 26th, 2023
Joe Weinberger

Delicious, no doubt—but much too young. You can sense the complexity that is hidden underneath but it’s still a baby at this point.

Delicious, no doubt—but much too young. You can sense the complexity that is hidden underneath but it’s still a baby at this point.

Feb 15th, 2022