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Krug Vintage 2004
Krug Vintage 2004
Krug Vintage 2004
Krug Vintage 2004
Krug Vintage 2004
Krug Vintage 2004

Krug Vintage 2004

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    Combining delicacy, balance and bountiful citrus notes of all types, Krug 2004, named "luminous freshness" by the house, evokes the sensations of early summer mornings in champagne.

    The elegance of Krug 2004 comes after over 12 years in the cellars gaining in harmony, expression and finesse. Krug 2004 is the last of the second trilogy in the history of the House, the first being 1988, 1989 and 1990 and the second 2002, 2003 and 2004.
    As with all Krug Champagnes, Krug 2004 will continue to gain with the passage of time.

    Combining delicacy, balance and bountiful citrus notes of all types, Krug 2004, named "luminous freshness" by the house, evokes the sensations of early summer mornings in champagne.

    The elegance of Krug 2004 comes after over 12 years in the cellars gaining in harmony, expression and finesse. Krug 2004 is the last of the second trilogy in the history of the House, the first being 1988, 1989 and 1990 and the second 2002, 2003 and 2004.
    As with all Krug Champagnes, Krug 2004 will continue to gain with the passage of time.

    Maker

    Krug

    Varietal

    39% Chardonnay, 37% Pinot Noir, 24% Meunier

    Country

    France

    Region

    Champagne

    Vintage

    2004

    ABV

    12%

    Bottle size

    750ml

    Trusted by the professionals

    Krug Vintage 2004
    Krug

    Krug is one of Champagne's most prestigious houses and collectible in Champagne. The house was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, in his native home of Mosel part of Germany at that time. Joseph Krug moved to France and spent some time working for Jacquesson, the leading Champagne house of the time. Krug's philosophy was that every Champagne should be the best possible expression, and eschewed the common idea of a hierarchy of Champagne. Instead, he began to craft a premium wine from a reserve of wines vinified separately by the growers themselves, a wine that would eventually become the Grande Cuvée.

    Krug sits alongside the likes of Dom Pérignon and Cristal at the top of the Champagne tree, and is a blend of 120 different wines from 10 or more vintages from the so-called Krug Library (a repository of still wines held prior to blending and refermenting in bottle). It is aged for six years, and is noted for its complex brioche and spice characters.

    Today, the wines are still vinified by individual plot, and are stored in the Krug Library. Every year, the chef de cave heads a tasting committee which decides on the final blend. This library holds reserve wines anywhere from the current vintage to those 50 years old and are produced from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, which are all grown at Krug and used throughout the collection. Krug also makes several other Champagnes, including a rosé non-vintage and a Krug vintage, which is only produced in the best years.

    Tasting notes

    NOSE
    Ginger, Lemon Meringue, Mirabelle

    The nose begins with an expressive bouquet of ginger, candied citrus and quince, followed by richer notes evoking lemon meringue tart, plum and mirabelle.

    PALATE
    Balanced, Brioche, Citrus, Honey

    On the palate, a very balanced Champagne with light notes of brioche and honey giving way to an array of fresh citrus, including oranges, lemons and mandarins, enhanced by a very elegant finish.

    FINISH
    Complex, Lingering, Elegant

    The finish is remarkably long and complex, with flavours lingering on the palate. Notes of citrus, stone fruit, and toasted brioche intertwine, creating a satisfying and enduring aftertaste. A subtle salinity and a hint of minerality contribute to the overall elegance and complexity of the champagne.