Krug Vintage Krug

This exceptional sparkling wine from the renowned house of Krug reveals the elegance and precision of the 2008 vintage. Crafted with patience and passion, it offers delicate bubbles, notes of citrus, toasted brioche, and a hint of hazelnut. Each sip reflects the savoir-faire of a producer who has mastered the art of balance and depth. Perfect for celebrating life’s finest moments, it pairs beautifully with seafood or creamy dishes. Serve it chilled, ideally between 10°C and 12°C, to fully enjoy its freshness and complexity that linger long after the last drop.
547.40 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

3 in stock

Wine name: Krug Vintage 2008

Vintage: 2008

Producer: Krug, Reims

Grape varieties: 53% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Meunier

Region: Champagne, France

Appellation: Champagne AOC

Vinification method: Whole-bunch pressing, first-press juice only; plot-by-plot fermentation in small 205-litre oak casks; no malolactic fermentation; secondary fermentation in bottle; minimum 12 years' ageing on lees in Krug's cellars before disgorgement; dosage in Brut range (around 6 g/l)

Maceration: None, direct pressing with no skin contact

Colour: Bright golden yellow with amber glints, fine and persistent bead

Bouquet: Quince, citrus zest, dried pear and nougat, with brioche, hazelnut, honey, gingerbread and a smoky, flinty edge

Palate: Full and tightly woven, driven by vibrant acidity; flavours of grapefruit, blood orange, almond paste and toasted bread, saline mineral core and a long, chalky finish

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.

Soils: Chalk, limestone and marl subsoils of the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne

Farming: Sustainable viticulture, hand-harvested, low yields, sourced from long-standing grower partnerships

Ageing potential: 20 to 30 years from the vintage, drinking well through 2040

Food pairing: Lobster and langoustine, turbot in butter sauce, roast poultry with morels, veal sweetbreads, aged Comté and Parmesan, sushi and sashimi

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C in a white wine glass