2004 Champagne Krug, Brut

White • Dry • Full Bodied • Chardonnay,Pinot Noir,Pinot Meunier
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Code: 20040600750008027876

Description

An expressive nose reveals aromas of white peach, greengage and apple skin, with a lifted floral character of lemon blossom. A little richness appears from underneath with gentle notes of gingerbread and warm brioche tempting you in for the first sip. Tiny, persistent bubbles lead to an exquisitely fine mousse complemented by an abundance of energy, courtesy of a tightly wound acidity.

Detailled flavours of gooseberry and lemon flint hold through to the back of the palate. This is superbly fresh considering disgorgement was in 2014, with great vinosity throughout. A perfect combination of richness and tension, it is an eloquent and delicious Champagne which is more accessible than the powerful 2002. Beautifully crafted, a compelling result from this wonderful vintage.

Chris Lamb, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Vintage
    2004
  • Alcohol
    12%
  • Grape
    Chardonnay,Pinot Noir,Pinot Meunier
  • Body
    Full Bodied
  • Producer
    Krug

Critics reviews

Stephan Reinhardt
97/100
Combining subtleness with complexity, the coolish Krug 2004 Brut opens with a highly elegant, fascinatingly clear, bright and refreshing bouquet of ripe apple) fruits. Dense and round, with a delicate mineral soul, the pure but perfectly balanced 2004 reveals great finesse and weightless elegance with a long and round finish. This is a gorgeous Krug vintage that is 14 years old but still on the rise. Tasted from ID 316034 in New York in November 2018.
Stephan Reinhardt (November 2018)

About The Wine

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is arguably the most versatile white grape variety in the world. Grown globally and beloved for its adaptability, it can produce wines that range from crisp and mineral to rich and opulent. It thrives in a wide range of soils but performs best in limestone-rich terroirs, such as those found in Chablis, Champagne, and the Côte d'Or.
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Champagne

In 1668, the monk Dom Pérignon is credited with discovering the traditional method of making sparkling wine - a technique now used worldwide. Yet it is only in Champagne, France’s most northerly wine region, that this method produces wines of such finesse and prestige. Today, Champagne is home to over 15,000 growers and 290 Champagne houses. The region’s cool climate often necessitates a blend of grape varieties: Chardonnay brings fruit and elegance, while Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier provide body and backbone.
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Krug

Krug stands as a benchmark for uncompromising quality in Champagne. Since 1843, the house has pursued a singular vision: to craft prestige cuvées of remarkable depth and individuality. Every bottle reflects an obsession with detail, from fermentation in small oak casks to extended ageing, resulting in wines of extraordinary complexity and character.
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