2002 Krug
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Tasting notes
Lemony, warm golden straw colour. Flecks of lime green. Spirals of fine bubbles. Very pure and delicate on the nose, melted butter, brioche, slight toasty note but subtle. Caramelised baked apple. Pastry. Touch of smoke. Amazing intensity, rich, but pure, restrained, understated. Freshly roasted pinenuts, touch of salinity. Vibrant, nervy minerality. Classy, elegant, not overdone like the 03, everything in perfect harmony and working together. Beautifully weighted, mouth-coating, soft, delicate. Hint of vanilla caramel on the finish. This is a special wine in its infancy, loaded with potential. Has absolutely everything in abundance. Fascinating. Stunning Champagne. One of the most exciting releases of the decade. Drink: Now-2040+
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Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
There is a subtle phenolic character to the secondary-tinged yet super-fresh nose that reflects notes of baked bread, yeast, pear, poached pear, spice and a hint of citrus. The bold and full-bodied flavors possess superb complexity while being underpinned by a notably fine but dense mousse, all wrapped in a gorgeously persistent, clean and quite dry but not really austere finish. This full-bodied effort is seriously impressive and one that is aging effortlessly though for my taste, it could certainly be enjoyed now.
Disgorged in autumn 2015. Tasted blind. Deep orangey straw. Very mature, mushroomy nose. Really interesting wine that throbs with vitality and is not too sweet (which some of these are). Racy and dry. (JR)
Krug's 2002 Brut has an intense citrus color and opens with a generous, intense yet fine and precise bouquet that indicates great depth and elegance. Red fruit flavors on the nose lead to a generously rich yet pure, highly refined and elegant palate, with lots of ripe cherry fruits and delicious yeasty flavors. This is a highly complex and tensioned but beautifully balanced 2002 with a charming dosage that gives perfect roundness. The finish, however, is clear, fresh and well-structured, if not taut, and very mineral.
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.