Krug Vintage Brut 2000
A monumental Champagne in terms of richness and expressive charisma. The olfactory profile alternates between notes of dried fruit and pastry with mineral and spicy hints of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the winey character of Pinot Noir and the verticality of Chardonnay. A demonstration of style that celebrates the opulence of an unforgettable vintage.
Krug Vintage Brut 2000
The Krug Vintage 2000 is a monumental work that captures the energy and opulence of the last year of the millennium. In a vintage marked by extreme climatic contrasts, Krug managed to craft a Champagne of astonishing richness, balanced by the characteristic acidic backbone that makes this Maison immortal. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of sponge cake, nougat, and salted caramel blend with deep hints of candied citrus, ginger, white pepper, and a mineral trail reminiscent of graphite and warm chalk. On the palate, it is sumptuous and three-dimensional; the entry is broad, dominated by dense, almost creamy texture that unfolds toward a savory, infinite finish with an endlessly persistent aroma, characterized by aristocratic balsamic freshness.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Krug
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12%
· Vintage: 2000
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters, Caviar, Raw seafood, Fried food
Krug Vintage Brut 2000
The Krug Vintage 2000 is a monumental work that captures the energy and opulence of the last year of the millennium. In a vintage marked by extreme climatic contrasts, Krug managed to craft a Champagne of astonishing richness, balanced by the characteristic acidic backbone that makes this Maison immortal. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of sponge cake, nougat, and salted caramel blend with deep hints of candied citrus, ginger, white pepper, and a mineral trail reminiscent of graphite and warm chalk. On the palate, it is sumptuous and three-dimensional; the entry is broad, dominated by dense, almost creamy texture that unfolds toward a savory, infinite finish with an endlessly persistent aroma, characterized by aristocratic balsamic freshness.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Krug
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12%
· Vintage: 2000
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters, Caviar, Raw seafood, Fried food
