| Category: | Sparkling Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Champagne |
| Producer: | Krug |
| Label Name: | Vintage (w/o Gift Box) |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Champagne (Maison Krug, Reims) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 12% |
| Grape(s): | Chardonnay (39%), Pinot Noir (37%), Pinot Meunier (24%) |
| Acidity: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 8-10°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~96–97, Decanter 96, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98 (magnum tasting), Jancis Robinson ~18. 5/20
Tasting Note
Bright citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and white flowers with brioche, toasted almond and marzipan; chalky minerality, lively acidity and a long, saline finish — refined and persistent.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, crab, roast chicken, creamy pasta, mild cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Cantonese dim sum, steamed shellfish, light Chinese or Thai seafood dishes.
Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; 100% wines of 2004; ~12–13 years on lees; disgorged spring 2016; dosage ca. 6 g/L.
Vineyard Info
Maison Krug, founded 1843 in Reims, is a prestige Champagne house famed for meticulous blending, extended lees ageing and collectible vintages; part of LVMH since 1999.
Krug Vintage (w/o Gift Box) 2004
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