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Krug 2003

RegionChampagne
Subregion France > Champagne
ColourWhite
TypeSparkling
Grape VarietyPinot Noir/Chardonnay /Meunier

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Tasting Notes

Soft, supple and delicate in the glass, the 2003 Vintage is super expressive today. Smoke, brioche, apple tart and spice notes flesh out in a resonant, impeccably layered Champagne loaded with personality. I can't think of a young Krug Champagne that delivers this much pure pleasure at such a young stage in its life. The 2003 has developed nicely since I last tasted it about six months ago. This is class personified. Drink 2014-2023.

94
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, November 2014

(named ""Vivacité Solaire"" - Lively Radiance - at Krug relating to their unexpected results from a hot year that surprised even Krug with the fruit that was picked). Moderate golden color. A ripe, complex and mildly exotic nose combines notes of apricot and peach with plenty of yeast and baked bread nuances. There is real volume and concentration to the exceptionally rich, even heady flavors that possess outstanding depth on the palate coating finish that is supported by just enough effervescence to keep the balance. This is one of those distinctly particular wines that one either admires for being exceptional in every sense or that one finds ""just too much"". While it is not what I usually search for in fine Champagne it is unquestionably well made and despite very definitely being a creature of its vintage, it retains its ""Krugness"". For my taste it is ready as I would rather drink it now while it is still fresh, but the underlying material is indisputably present to allow for much depth to develop with time. 93/now+

93
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (56), October 2014

A rich and buttery nose with sweet brioche, melon and ripe apple notes. Fine mousse on the palate with good acidity and tension. Flavours of toast, brioche, lemon, peach and melon all combine with a slight undertone of salinity. This is a rich and complex Krug that is ready to drink now, but of course will continue to develop. A great success.

Farr Vintners, Farr Tasting, January 2014
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