In the cellar

Krug Vintage 2004

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.

Highly expressive, bright, undeniably elegant and discreet, Krug 2004 combines citrus notes of all kinds, evoking the sensation of early summer mornings in Champagne. A vintage graced by nature’s elation, it is the vibrant song of a year so fresh, the Tasting Committee decided to nickname this champagne “Luminous Freshness.”

Krug 2004 is a dialogue between shining Chardonnays (39%), a backbone of Pinot Noir (37%) combined with the vivacity, tension and citrus notes of Meunier (24%).

Part 1

A word from

The cellar master

Combining delicacy, balance and bountiful citrus of all types, Krug 2004 – named 'Luminous Freshness' by the House – evokes the sensations of early summer mornings in Champagne.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

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Part 2

Krug Food Pairing by Chef Jakob de Neergaard

FOOD PAIRINGS

Krug 2004 promises a delectable pairing with sea urchin, salmon tartar or caviar.

It also beautifully accompanies artichoke in a lightly spiced creamy mayonnaise sauce, delicate white fish in lemon sauce and olive oil or sole meunière as well as Thai cuisine with ginger and lemongrass. Fresh goat’s cheese and candied citrus underline the Champagne’s freshness, while a lemon meringue tart makes for a perfectly paired dessert.

TASTING NOTES

At first sight, the beautiful light golden colour promises radiant freshness.

The nose begins with an expressive bouquet of ginger, candied citrus and quince, followed by richer notes evoking lemon meringue tart, plum and mirabelle.

On the palate, a very balanced Champagne with light notes of brioche and honey giving way to an array of fresh citrus, including oranges, lemons and mandarins, enhanced by a very elegant finish.

Note:

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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Note:

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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Note:

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

"2004 was a late harvest year, and this vintage Krug, composed of 39% Chardonnay, 37% Pinot Noir and 24% Pinot Meunier, possesses an impressive aromatic richness of hazelnuts, white fruit and spring flowers. There's both density and freshness on the palate, and an engaging counterpoint between vinosity and tension achieves a compelling, harmonious balance. Worthy of an audacious match with sea urchins!"

Rating: 96/100

Decanter - 2020

The Krug Experience

MUSIC
PAIRINGS

Title:

III. Presto from Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat, K. 364, for Violin, Viola and Orchestra

Shlomo Mintz

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Interpreted by
- Shlomo Mintz