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Krug Brut (Champagne)

Krug

Champagne · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Champagne Blend
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Appellation
Champagne
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar · lagosta · ostras · comida japonesa · caviar · queijo brie

Rated vintages

  • 2002100 pts

    This is a fabulous wine from the greatest Champagne vintage so far this century. Still young, it blends almost equal amounts of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fleshed out with Pinot Meunier. The minerality and the rich apple and green fruits are balanced, and acidity cuts into the wi…

  • 199896 pts

    Although the aromas are toasty, the flavors are still so fresh, rich, complex. This is a wonderful expression of taut minerality, pure citrus zest and then a wood-toast character that gives the wine both richness and sophistication. Given the fresh, intense fruit, this will cert…

  • 198888 pts

    A rich nose of honey, marmalade and yeast opens to full apple and lemon-custard flavors. There’s fullness, but also a less-than-sparkling quality that’s a little disappointing considering the Krug pedigree. Medium-weight, it finishes with buttery, oaky complexity but not the len…