Krug Vintage 2000

These bottles were stored at Krug until December 2024 and show the incredible freshness that comes with perfect storage. The 2000 vintage is known in Champagne for its changeable summer, characterised by both rain and heat. The last weeks before the harvest are characterised by perfect ripening conditions. What was not to be expected shortly beforehand, the grapes are then of such high quality that all renowned prestige cuvées actually release the 2000 vintage. Most champagnes are now at their peak, so Krug 2000 is an exception. The 2000 vintage has body and charm but not the classic acidity structure of 1996, which is particularly pronounced in Krug. It is more comparable to 2002;

The Krug 2000 cuvée consists of 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 15% Meunier. Pinot Meunier is rather unusual in prestige cuvées. However, the very old vines from which Krug sources the  Meunier grapes have nothing to do with the usual fruity style. These vineyards in Coulommes-la-Montagne, Saint Gemme and Villevenard produce mineral, deeply structured Meunier wines. The sources for Pinot Noir are Ambonnay, Aÿ, Bouzy, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, for Chardonnay Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Trépail, Villers-Marmery

Richard Juhlin 96 champagneclub.com (tasting of the Krug reserve bottles in 12/2023) Prerelease !!! A very young and finely tuned wine that will take a long time before you lighten the cork. Currently extremely mineral driven and sea sprinkled. Iodine, iodine, oyster shells and a little fine breadiness in the aroma. Crispy clean and beautiful balanced taste. Impressive acid for the vintage and delightfully elegant.

Essi Avelan 95 essiavelan.com ( 2019 tasting of bottles released in 2015) This is one my favourite Krugs of the recent years in its macho richness and muscular structure. The stylish oaky note is finely integrated to the intense fireworks of aromas ranging from coffee and patisserie to vanilla, oriental spice and dried fruits. Sits beautifully on the reductive side, aging slowly. Never-ending, impressively concentrated finish full of succulent fruit. Great ageing potential but blooming already.

750 mL

12.5

Champagne

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier

Sulphites

• Brut

France

Champagne Krug, 5, rue coquebert - 51100 Reims, France