Krug Brut Millesime
| Vintage: | 2011 |
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| Description: | Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points - "Because 2011 was a challenging vintage for Champagne, it would be very easy to over-generalize, as many readers may have had less than ideal experiences elsewhere. But Krugs 2011 Champagne Millesime Brut is not your average Champagne. With a rounded nose, it pours a medium golden straw hue and is creamy with aromas of orange blossoms, custard, fresh pear, hazelnut, and delicate smoky incense. Medium to full-bodied and refined on the palate, it has a rounded and pristine profile, with ripe, balanced fruit floating through the palate, a pinpoint mousse, and a delicate hint of almond skin on the finish that I would expect to become more pronounced with age. Following the more tension-driven vintage of 2008, which was characterized by a more high-toned and lemon-tinged profile, this wine will be accessible sooner (probably also the case for the future release of 2012) and will undoubtedly provide an open window for drinking over the coming 15 to 20 years. Drink 2028-2048.". Winery Notes -"At the House of Krug, every vintage is crafted to celebrate the distinctive character of a particular year. For Krug, the year 2011 gave birth to a surprising Champagne allying finesse and power with a spontaneous, vibrant sound born from this fiery year. Krug 2011 is so opulent yet crisp, the Houses Tasting Committee nicknamed this Champagne Spirited Roundness. It is ample, generous, and assertive. In an interplay of delightful contrast, Krug 2011 opens with enveloping roundness of pastry, stewed fruit, and grilled notes. These give way to a hint of smokiness, thyme and rosemary on the palate. As if by surprise, the chiselled, lively finish lingers with salivating notes of blood orange, sea salt and grapefruit zest." |
| Price: | $ 439.98 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on March 29, 2024.
