Krug 2002 750mL

Krug 2002 is the House's expression of the serene, generous 2002 vintage — nicknamed "Ode to Nature" by Krug's tasting committee — built around fruit, structure, intensity and elegance.

From the Producer

Krug was founded in Reims in 1843 by Joseph Krug, who set out to make the finest Champagne each year regardless of climate. Each base wine is fermented in 205-litre old oak barrels, and every Krug cuvée is blended from a library of more than 400 reserve wines. Krug 2002 — "Ode to Nature" — was composed around the 2002 harvest and is a blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 21% Meunier. It is aged for many years on the lees before release, in keeping with the House's tradition of extended lees ageing for prestige vintage Champagne. The 2002 vintage has become one of the most admired modern Krug vintages, valued by collectors for its balance of generosity, freshness and intensity.

Tasting Notes

Nose — Fresh and charismatic, with the promise of natural intensity and ripe fruit.

Palate — Balanced and delicate, showing tropical, wild and crystallised fruit with notes of blackcurrant, candied orange peel, cocoa bean, honey and smoke.

Finish — Vibrant, persistent and long, with toast and citrus carrying through the close.

Best For

Vintage-Champagne buyers, luxury gifting and fine-dining pairings where a mature prestige cuvée with personality is the point of the bottle.

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