2006 Krug
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The purpose of Krug's vintage cuvee is to give the truest expression of a single vintage. 2006 is described by the house as one of "capricious indulgence". Wine Spectator describes the vintage as "well-structured and generous; the best offer fine integration and expression". Krug 2006 will undoubtedly class among the best. The style, in keeping with Krug's signature, is generous, indulgent and elegant.William Kelley scored it 97 points and found that whilst it is "a powerful vintage Krug, it's also beautifully balanced and will give immense pleasure for decades." Krug never fails to give pleasure and is always a rewarding addition to the cellar.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
The Wine Advocate
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The 2006 Vintage is a rich, opulent Champagne. Passion fruit, apricot, tangerine peel and spice all show the signs of a warm, radiant year. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2006 is an especially opulent Krug endowed with fabulous balance and tons of class. Warm weather during the summer yielded an extroverted Champagne that is already quite delicious. There was some disease pressure in August, but favorable weather in September helped stave that off. The rich, dense style of the 2006 stands in sharp contrast to the 2004 and 2008 in this tasting. Disgorged: Spring 2019. (AG)
If I heard Olivier Krug aright, the in-house description of this wine is 'capricious indulgence'. About 250 different ingredients in here, chosen expressly to express the vintage character. Racy nose, filigree textured with a fabulous undertow of complexity. Positively throbs with interest and demands attention. A great drink already. (JR)
This is a very deep and layered vintage Champagne with a round, ample mouth feel. It’s full-bodied with lots of cooked apple and mirabelle, as well as biscuit undertones. Hints of stone and flint. It’s flavorful. Delicious now and will age beautifully.
About the producer
Krug is a remarkable Champagne House which only makes prestige cuvées. The wines – with their distinctive rich, complex, oxidative style – are some of the region’s best.