Krug Vintage Champagne Brut 2000 Wood Box Winery Direct 2021 Release

WINERY TASTING NOTES:
Beautiful, intense golden colour that begins to reveal the year. On the nose, aromas of caramel, nougat, hazelnut and freshly baked pastries fresh from the oven. On the palate, flavours of citrus fruit gratin, lime zest with a very long finish and persistence.

“I still remember my first glass of Krug, being overwhelmed by a complexity I did not expect from a Champagne. It was one big crescendo, a feast of highlights, the big finale of a huge fireworks display.”

98 pointsJames Suckling

“Very fragrant. This has developed bright, ripe red cherry fruit aromas, vanilla cream, sweet roasted almond biscuits, some marzipan, tobacco, lemon meringue and chalky minerals. The palate has an assertive core of fine acidity with more yellow fruits expressed on entry, like peaches and nectarines. Good ripeness, superfine acidity. The redder fruits build as it goes; cherries and raspberries, yellow plums to close. Full of life”

97 points Wine Spectator
“Rich and mouthwatering, this powerhouse Champagne is driven by vivacious acidity, with an expansive palate featuring flavors of glazed apricot, toasted brioche, candied kumquat and ginger, espresso crme, fleur de sel and cognac. The well-spiced finish is long and lingering. Disgorged summer 2013. *Collectibles*”

97 pointsWine & Spirits

“When first released two years ago, this wine showed some of the exoticism of the 2000 vintage, the broad flavors ranging from lobster broth to lemon zest and star anise. As it has matured, the wines richness is at once more baroque and more seamlessly woven into a deep golden beauty. Rather than fresh, it feels brisk and lithe. The wines fragrance is layered in deep complexities and elevated to sunny high notes. A glorious vintage of Krug.”

• At the House of Krug, every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year. A Krug Vintage is a blend of the most expressive wines from a single year enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Every Krug Vintage is different: it is the Music of the year, captured by Krug.

• Krug Vintage Champagne 2000 can be enjoyed with caramelised scallops and pineapple, spicy sauces, rich gravies, squab, confit of vegetables or citrus fruits, sweet and sour sauces or even spices. It is also excellent with desserts containing roasted fruits such as bananas, peaches or citrus fruits.