Krug Vintage Brut Champagne Blend 2004
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The 2004 Vintage is a gorgeous Champagne that is just beginning to enter its first plateau of maturity. Dried flowers, brioche, mint, marzipan, tangerine peel and spice lend notable nuance throughout. A hint of reduction adds intrigue. As always, the 2004 is a linear, focused Champagne endowed with terrific energy. It is impeccably done. There's a bit more Chardonnay and Meunier than usual in this vintage, and that very much comes through in the wine's personality and overall feel. The blend is 37% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 24% Meunier as opposed to the more classic 50%/35%/15% blend. Disgorged: Summer 2018. Krug ID: 318031. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
The 2004 Vintage is a gorgeous Champagne that is just beginning to enter its first plateau of maturity. Dried flowers, brioche, mint, marzipan, tangerine peel and spice lend notable nuance throughout. A hint of reduction adds intrigue. As always, the 2004 is a linear, focused Champagne endowed with terrific energy. It is impeccably done. There's a bit more Chardonnay and Meunier than usual in this vintage, and that very much comes through in the wine's personality and overall feel. The blend is 37% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 24% Meunier as opposed to the more classic 50%/35%/15% blend. Disgorged: Summer 2018. Krug ID: 318031. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
9.8
Mike Saviage
Lighter in color than the 2002 Dom next to it. Nice nose but lacking complexity initially. With air this shows citrus, white stone, some brioche toast and some oatmeal. Looking forward to trying this again in a few years.
Lighter in color than the 2002 Dom next to it. Nice nose but lacking complexity initially. With air this shows citrus, white stone, some brioche toast and some oatmeal. Looking forward to trying this again in a few years.
9.4
Lee Lightfoot
Not too ostentatious. Delicious, powerful with some savory green notes.
Not too ostentatious. Delicious, powerful with some savory green notes.
9.5
Andrew Cullimore
Medium yellow , gold reflexes . Nice yellow fruits , with buttered pastry , mushroom richness , mineral hints . On the palate quite intense with orange peel, lemon notes , buttered pastry , quite intense mineral , chalky hints , high acidity . Good length with and toasty almonds and vanilla tinge . This is still showing quite young and fresh , and is enjoyable to drink now . From now over the next 10 years
Medium yellow , gold reflexes . Nice yellow fruits , with buttered pastry , mushroom richness , mineral hints . On the palate quite intense with orange peel, lemon notes , buttered pastry , quite intense mineral , chalky hints , high acidity . Good length with and toasty almonds and vanilla tinge . This is still showing quite young and fresh , and is enjoyable to drink now . From now over the next 10 years
9.4
