Champagne - Krug Vintage 2008 - Krug - 0,75L

A luminous and precise vintage, the perfect alliance of freshness, complexity and the legendary elegance of the House of Krug.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
• Grape Variety: 53% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 22% Meunier
• Vintage: 2008
• Certification: Not certified – sustainable farming
• Terroir: A blend of several exceptional crus, notably Ambonnay, Bouzy, Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in small old oak barrels, extended lees ageing
• Dosage: Brut (around 6 g/L)
• Alcohol: 12% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Brilliant gold, with remarkably fine bubbles
• Nose: Intense and complex, with notes of white peach, green apple, pear, brioche, roasted hazelnut and honey
• Palate: Ample and silky texture, with sharp, perfectly integrated acidity. Flavours of white-fleshed fruits, vanilla, fresh butter and a subtle iodine note
• Finish: Exceptionally long, precise and persistent, marked by balance and tension

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦐 Roasted langoustines, seared scallops
• 🐓 Truffled poultry, cep risotto
• 🧀 Aged Parmesan, 36-month Comté

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 11–13°C
• Decanting: 15 to 30 minutes to reveal its full complexity
• Opening time: Immediately after decanting or opening

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its masterful tension, or cellar through 2040+ to reveal deeper, pastry-like tertiary aromas.

🏰 About the House

Founded in 1843, Krug epitomizes Champagne excellence with a unique style rooted in patience, precision and the art of blending. The 2008 vintage, nicknamed “Élégance Intemporelle” by the house, is considered one of the greatest recent Krugs, expressing a rare purity and verticality. A mythical cuvée for the discerning enthusiast.