Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(around
180 Euros per bottle)
Mythical Champagne
Founded in 1843 in Reims, the Champagne House
of Krug is still true to the philosophy of its visionary founder Johann Joseph
Krug, only producing Cuvée Prestige, in its continual search of “Champagne
of unrivalled quality”.
Traditional, elegant and luxurious looking.
Appearance :
·
Intense gold
·
Perlage
of rare finesse
· Bright
Nose :
·
There is a great temptation to forget all that you
know, cancelling all the champenois references, allowing oneself to be
penetrated by the aromatic symphony, that nears perfection, an unexpected
harmony, simple and elaborate at the same time, continually renewed, and
concentrate on the intense sensations and delight
·
Winy, intense with remarkable complexity
·
Scents of candied citrus fruit, exotic fruit, honey,
raisin, dried apricot, expressions of the 45% Chardonnay together with notes of
cherry liqueur thanks to the 15% Pinot Meunier
·
Nuances of cocoa, brioche, pastries and grilled
almonds, delicately toasted and roasted, the result of patient ageing sur
lattes, before disgorgement
· A hint of vanilla and spices, perhaps a souvenir of the distant storage of the base wines in old oak barrels (average age of 20) and alcoholic fermentation
Palate :
·
Freshness and minerality, the leading motif of this Champagne
House, a common element of all the Cuvée, a delicious surprise for a
Champagne of such maturity, obtained by carefully selecting the first run wine
at the first pressing (cuvée), malolactic fermentation often not carried
out and a intentionally low dosage (6g/L of sugar added at disgorgement)
·
A slow and steady opening leading to a enveloping,
complex roundness, perhaps expressed by the 42% Pinot Noir
·
Endless finish, subtly spicy
·
Impressive length on the palate
With this Vintage 2000 from the best terroir in Champagne (Avize, Oger, Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay), Eric Lebel, Chef de Cave of the House, presents fabulous, unforgettable Champagne that is both traditional and incomparable, which is, true to Krug tradition, produced with superb winemaking expertise, intuition and infinite patience.
Serve at 8-9°C. Although delicious with
gourmet meals, on its own it delivers truly amazing emotions.
For further information :
Champagne Krug
5, rue Coquebert
51 100 REIMS
Tel. +33 03 26 84
44 20
Fax. +33 03 26 84
44 49
Website: www.krug.com
