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Krug Vintage Brut Champagne Blend 2008
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The 2008 Vintage is an infant. Tightly wound and vibrant, the 2008 still needs time. Today, bright acids dominate. I wouldn't dream of touching this anytime soon, as the 2008 remains embryonic, although from time to time the barest hints of signature Krug notes peek out from the wine's structure. Vibrant saline notes and sculpted fruit are the signatures of a cold, late-ripening year that produced classically austere Champagnes. Disgorged: Autumn 2019. Krug ID: 419044. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
The 2008 Vintage is an infant. Tightly wound and vibrant, the 2008 still needs time. Today, bright acids dominate. I wouldn't dream of touching this anytime soon, as the 2008 remains embryonic, although from time to time the barest hints of signature Krug notes peek out from the wine's structure. Vibrant saline notes and sculpted fruit are the signatures of a cold, late-ripening year that produced classically austere Champagnes. Disgorged: Autumn 2019. Krug ID: 419044. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
9.7
Lee Pitofsky
08 continuing to drink super well!
08 continuing to drink super well!
9.5Lee Pitofsky
08 definitely more open than on release!
08 definitely more open than on release!
9.5Lee Pitofsky
The first couple times I tried 08 I was definitely too quick to judge. It needs a ton of air, and it’s different from the rich, oxidative, nutty house style of the past, particularly the warm and ultra forward 2006, the previous release. 2008 is indeed young, tightly wound with a pulsating core of energy. The first glass offers very little. Subdued, austere and youthfully reserved. But ensuing pours eventually unleash its core of powerful clean orchard fruit, coffee bean and grilled nuts. On the palate it continues to become so much more textural with crazy gains in weight, depth and fruit intensity as the night goes on. It really fills the mouth, saturating the palate with a satin-like texture, ripping citrusy acids and saline laced minerals that follow deep into its finish. Enjoyable now with enough air (needs 2 hours), but no doubt one to hold. To live forever.
The first couple times I tried 08 I was definitely too quick to judge. It needs a ton of air, and it’s different from the rich, oxidative, nutty house style of the past, particularly the warm and ultra forward 2006, the previous release. 2008 is indeed young, tightly wound with a pulsating core of energy. The first glass offers very little. Subdued, austere and youthfully reserved. But ensuing pours eventually unleash its core of powerful clean orchard fruit, coffee bean and grilled nuts. On the palate it continues to become so much more textural with crazy gains in weight, depth and fruit intensity as the night goes on. It really fills the mouth, saturating the palate with a satin-like texture, ripping citrusy acids and saline laced minerals that follow deep into its finish. Enjoyable now with enough air (needs 2 hours), but no doubt one to hold. To live forever.
9.4
Conrad Green
Precise and delicious. Bright flavors with great minerality. Surprisingly open and drinkable right now
Precise and delicious. Bright flavors with great minerality. Surprisingly open and drinkable right now
9.5
Alvaro Bustillos
Papa luis xfg
Papa luis xfg
9.5
John Van Trijp
Krug 2008 is a really disappointing Krug. Don’t know where they took the fruit for this Cuvee. Edt 164 is MUCH better
Krug 2008 is a really disappointing Krug. Don’t know where they took the fruit for this Cuvee. Edt 164 is MUCH better
9.3
Ron Siegel
So good we ordered 3 btls off their list at Walleys
So good we ordered 3 btls off their list at Walleys
9.4Alan Snitow
Baby
Baby
9.3
Joe Weinberger
Delicious, no doubt—but much too young. You can sense the complexity that is hidden underneath but it’s still a baby at this point.
Delicious, no doubt—but much too young. You can sense the complexity that is hidden underneath but it’s still a baby at this point.
9.3
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