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Krug 2003
Vivacious Radiance

Krug decided to create a vintage for this particular year and named it “Vivacité Solaire” (Vivacious Radiance) to relate an unexpected story of a hot year that surprised Krug with fruit, freshness, balance, expressiveness, vivacity and finesse,
all at the same time.

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Krug Vintage Year 2003
Krug Vintage Year 2003
Received its cork
winter 2013 - 2014
Blend
Pinot noir 46% Chardonnay 29% Meunier 25%
The oldest wine
2003
The youngest wine
2003
Eric Lebel
Chef de Caves, Krug
Black and White Portrait of Eric Lebel With Krug Grande Cuvee
This bottle spent at least 11 years in Krug's cellars, receiving its cork in winter 2013 - 2014. Composed of a selection of the year's most characterful wines, Krug 2003 is the expression of the year 2003 revealed by Krug.

A year of such extremes as 2003 was unheard of in living memory. After an early bud break, two extreme frosts had a particularly significant impact on the Chardonnay vines. The summer that followed was a record-breaker, with an average temperature in August of 28.5°C - a staggering ten degrees above the norm.

The harvest began on 23rd August, making it the earliest since 1822. As anticipated, many of the grapes showed a high level of ripeness, but our careful observation of each plot also revealed an unexpected under-ripeness, the result of certain vines protecting themselves from the intense heat by stopping maturation. This extreme variation meant that the harvest continued in waves until early October, ensuring the grapes from each plot were gathered at the optimal moment.

When we came to taste the wines of the year, our respect for the individual character of every plot revealed the different ways in which the year's dramatic conditions had affected each of them. We were particularly surprised to discover a number of fresh, aromatic and balanced wines with vivacious fruit.

The composition of Krug 2003 includes an unusually high quantity of wines from black grapes, while Chardonnays were used with discretion due to their remarkable richness. Its draws its vivacity from the Meuniers of Sainte-Gemme, Villevenard and Courmas, with balance and freshness coming from the Pinot Noirs on the slopes of the Montagne de Reims. With intense expression and finesse, Krug 2003 tells the story of this challenging year.

The final composition of this bottle of Krug 2003 is 46% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay and 25% Meunier.

At the House of Krug every Vintage is crafted to be different, celebrating the distinct character of a particular year. It is as if Krug 2003 were the music of the year, captured by Krug.
Eric Lebel

Tasting notes

At first sight, a subtle yellow gold colour highlighting a reserved finesse.
On the nose: there are notes of citrus, plum, liquid honey and brioche.
On the palate: fresh summer fruits, surprising red grapefruit along with candied peel, roast chestnut and caramelized apple tart.

Storing & serving

  • Krug Grande Cuvée | 1
    The richness of your Krug Champagne is fully revealed between 9°C and 12°C (49°F - 54°F). Serving your bottle too cold would refrain the aromas’expression.
  • Krug Grande Cuvée | 2
    Krug has created The Joseph, a unique crystal glass whose shape enables the bubbles to reach their optimal expression and allows the discovery of the incredible bouquet of aromas.
  • Krug Grande Cuvée | 3
    If you do not have The Joseph glass, we recommend using a white Burgundy glass instead of a flute, to enable the expression of Krug Champagne’s flavors and aromas.
  • Krug Grande Cuvée | 4
    As a Prestige Cuvée, Krug Champagnes age beautifully, the time revealing their richness and elegance.
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    Your Champagne should be stored in a wine cellar, or in a cool (between 10 to 15 °C - 50 to 59 °F) dry and away from light place, the exact conditions of Krug cellars.
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    The House of Krug’s unique craftsmanship is based on our understanding every plot through its individual wine. After several tastings by the tasting committee, a thorough assessment of each plot’s wine is achieved. In order to reveal the individual essence of every Krug Champagne, the most expressive wines are selected to play in each composition accordingly.
    No strong filtering or cold treatment is applied to any of our wines before bottling, thereby keeping a non-interventionist approach to the creation of every Krug Champagne, from vineyards to glass. As a result of this choice, while enjoying Krug, you may occasionally notice at the bottom of the last glass a few wine diamonds – harmless tartrate crystals which can form naturally while bottles are resting or being chilled. These are also known as quality crystals and we at the House of Krug felt it was important to share with you this further evidence of our commitment to preserving the most natural approach to the creation of all Krug Champagnes.

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    Food pairing

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    Krug 2003 can be enjoyed with dishes involving quince and citrus fruits, such as veal, lamb and quince tagine, fine fish and/or shellfish with citrus-based sauces, oysters au gratin. Recipes with spices, cinnamon, curry are good options and for dessert; a nicely prepared bread pudding with redcurrant coulis or citrus gratin.

    ratings

    "This offers fine detail and tectire on the palaten carrying an expressive range of poached quince and black currant fruit, coffe liqueur, garam masala, spun honey and raw almond. Fresh and focused, this is a boon from the hot 2003 vintage, showing a sense of finesse on the subtle finish." – AN

    Wine Spectator 2015
    Note: 94/100

    Absolute perfection: impressive finesse of texture associated with a richness and a complexity of dazzling fruits, an endless persistence. Within Krug legend!

    Bettane & Desseauve 2015
    Note: 20/20
    Music pairing by The Dø
    Singers and musicians
    The Dø
    Music Pairing Artiste The DO Interview

    The Dø is a French indie pop duo founded in Paris in 2005. The band is composed of Olivia Merilahti (singer and musician) and Dan Levy (multi-instrumentalist).

    As Krug Lovers, Olivia Merilahti et Dan Levy came in Reims to visit the House of Krug. They were welcomed by Eric Lebel and they tasted Krug Champagnes.

    Following this visit, they have selected a piece of music to pair with each Krug Champagne. 

    They have selected for Krug 2003 : «Good Times» by Aretha Franklin

    Aretha Franklin The Dø - Aretha Franklin - Good News
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    The Dø
    • Music Experience Artist Ceclia Harpe Music Experience Artist Ceclia Harpe

      Cecilia Chailly - Rapide Stelle

      Cecilia Chailly - Rapide Stelle

      Cécilia Chailly

      Selected by
      Cécilia Chailly

    • Music Experience Portrait of Artist Jacky Terrasson Music Experience Portrait of Artist Jacky Terrasson

      Jacky Terrasson - Vision

      Jacky Terrasson - Vision

      Keith Jarrett

      Selected by
      Jacky Terrasson

    • Music Pairing JJCollard Portrait Music Pairing JJCollard Portrait

      Jean Philippe Collard - Bruno Walter - Brahms - Symphonie n°4

      Jean Philippe Collard - Bruno Walter - Brahms - Symphonie n°4

      Bruno Walter

      Selected by
      Jean Philippe Collard

    • Artist Keziah Jones Artist Keziah Jones

      Keziah Jones - You Do Something To Me

      Keziah Jones - You Do Something To Me

      Sonny Rollins

      Selected by
      Keziah Jones

    • Pianist Khatia Buniatishvili portrait Pianist Khatia Buniatishvili portrait

      Khatia Buniatishvili - 4 seasons - Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 (L'estate): III. Presto

      Khatia Buniatishvili - 4 seasons - Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 (L'estate): III. Presto

      Khatia piano (48)

      Selected by
      Khatia Bunitiasvili

    • Portrait of Orazio Sciortino in B&W Portrait of Orazio Sciortino in B&W

      Orazio Sciortino - Don Carlos. Coro di festa e marcia funebre S 435

      Orazio Sciortino - Don Carlos. Coro di festa e marcia funebre S 435

      Verdi / Orazio Sciortino

      Selected by
      Orazio Sciortino

    • Ozark Henry portrait Ozark Henry portrait

      Ozark Henry - Danse Macabre

      Ozark Henry - Danse Macabre

      Saint Saens, Christian La Marca

      Selected by
      Ozark Henry

    • Music Pairing Artiste The DO Vignette Music Pairing Artiste The DO Vignette

      The Dø - Aretha Franklin - Good News

      The Dø - Aretha Franklin - Good News

      Aretha Franklin

      Selected by
      The Dø

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