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Krug Vintage

The story of a year, captured by Krug.

At Maison Krug, every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year – a blend of its most expressive wines, enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Each Krug Vintage is different: it tells the story of the unique circumstances of the year, of what surprised, enchanted or moved our Tasting Committee in the tasting room.

Krug 2002
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Born from a year with a clement and generous climate, Krug 2002 exhibits superb balance. The expression of an extremely serene and generous year for wines centred around fruit with beautiful structure, great intensity and elegance, Krug 2002 was nicknamed “Ode to Nature” by the Maison’s Tasting Committee.

Krug 2002 is an elegant blend of Pinot Noir (40%), Chardonnay (39%) and Meunier (21%).
Part 1

A word from

The cellar master

Julie Cavil, Krug Cellar Master
We decided to nickname Krug 2002 the House’s Ode to Nature, for this highly expressive and beautifully structured champagne was born from a serene and generous year.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

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Part 2
Food pairing by Chef Adam Handling

FOOD PAIRINGS

The delicate intensity of Krug 2002 pairs wonderfully with squash.

Duck breast with its juice in reduction, roasted butternut squash and kumquat chutney or a lentil curry stew marked with orange zest can pair deliciously with Krug 2002. Desserts such as orange tiramisu or cinnamon brioche with a carrot, ginger and lemon mousse would also combine beautifully with this Champagne.

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TASTING NOTES

At first sight a lovely, bright golden colour.

A charismatic and fresh nose, with the promise of natural intensity and elegance and a strong presence of fruits of all types. A diverse bouquet of orange aromas with some notes of liquorice and light chocolate biscuit can also be enjoyed.

On the palate, this Champagne is astonishing, balanced and delicate with striking fresh, tropical, wild and crystallised fruits. It is a hymn to fruit – red, white and citrus – with notes of blackcurrant, chocolate, candied orange peel, cocoa beans, honey with hints of smoke and toast enhanced by a vibrant, persistent long finish.

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Serving Temperature

The House of Krug recommends that its Champagnes be served between 9°C and 12°C, as colder temperatures limit the expression of their flavours and aromas.
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The Joseph Glass

In 2011, we partnered with renowned crystalware maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug champagnes.
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The Influence of Time

All Krug champagnes gain in complexity and patina with the passage of time. We recommend storing them at the same temperature as you intend to serve them, between 9°C and 12°C.
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RATINGS

"Without question one of the most perfect vintages in Champagne, in which Krug has once again excelled. Released after the 2003 (as with the '89 and '88), this is a sumptuously magnificent 2002 which manages to eloquently express both the vintage and the maison’s unique savoir-faire. Superbly constructed, this is a symphony of flavours that linger effortlessly on the palate for minutes, it is pure pleasure. Sixteen years on, this is just hitting its stride!"

Rating: 99/100

Decanter - 2020

The Krug Experience

MUSIC
PAIRINGS

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  • III. Presto - Allegro molto vivace

    Pierre Monteux

  • O Fortuna

    Seji Ozawa

  • Quintetto da "Mestersinger von Nurnberg" di R.Wagner

    Orazio Sciortino

  • I. Allegro non molto

    Giuliano Carmignola
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