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Tasting notes
The 2003 vintage is one that throws up all sorts of wonders throughout France and, in theory, should be decent at best. In practice, 2003 Krug is a winner. Ripe and gamey, yet still unbelievably fresh, and an almost red wine-like character to its complexity, this is a very special wine. Quite, quite lovely and an absolute treat.
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Josh Raynolds
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"Light yellow. Powerful, complex bouquet evokes fresh peach, pear, floral honey, green almond and smoky minerals. Deep, palate-staining citrus and orchard fruit flavors show outstanding vivacity for a hot vintage, picking up ginger and talc notes with air. The strikingly long, sappy finish features zesty orange pith, smoky minerals and an echo of honeysuckle. I'd be in no rush to drink this one. Speaking of waiting, I had the chance to revisit the 2000 Vintage Krug and it has begun to pick up the smoky, weighty and nutty character that long-time fans of this producer crave. It's still plenty young but already unmistakably Krug, with a chewy texture and a sexy floral nuance dominating right now." (Dec 2014) www.vinous.com
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.