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Krug Vintage 2008
97/100

Krug

Vintage 2008 75cl

The colour is a luminous, intense gold, shot through with a fine and persistent effervescence. The nose opens on a bouquet of great complexity: candied orange peel, wildflower honey, menthol, liquorice and grapefruit. On the palate, the attack is vivid and precise, unfurling notes of quince, yellow…

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Notes & tasting

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Presentation
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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
97 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The 2008 vintage, cool and precise, lends the wine a mineral tension and a finely chiselled acidity that form its backbone.
Roundness
The dominant Pinot Noir brings generosity and a silky body, enveloping that freshness in a broad and creamy texture.
Power
More than a decade of cellar ageing has deepened the blend, lending it a concentrated and assured expression.
Length on the palate
The aromatic persistence is exceptional, the finish drawing out on notes of candied citrus, honey and saline minerality.

TASTING NOTES

The colour is a luminous, intense gold, shot through with a fine and persistent effervescence. The nose opens on a bouquet of great complexity: candied orange peel, wildflower honey, menthol, liquorice and grapefruit. On the palate, the attack is vivid and precise, unfurling notes of quince, yellow exotic fruits, buttered biscuit and peony, carried by an elegant mineral tension characteristic of the 2008 vintage — dubbed « Timeless Elegance » by the House.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
6g/LDosage
53%Pinot Noir
25%Meunier
22%Chardonnay

Terroirs

Krug 2008 selects the most expressive wines from a singular year: Pinot Noirs from the Montagne de Reims (Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Mareuil), Chardonnays from the Côte des Blancs, Meuniers from the Vallée de la Marne — each parcel vinified separately in oak barrels before a blend of more than a hundred wines is assembled.

Krug

About this house

Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug — a former pupil of the house of Jacquesson and a visionary who believed that the finest champagne could be crafted every year regardless of the weather — the House of Krug embodies an ideal of absolute exigence. Every wine undergoes its first fermentation in small oak barrels, a rare tradition in Champagne, and rests in the cellars well beyond the legal minimums.

A subsidiary of LVMH since 1999, yet jealously independent in its editorial choices, Krug produces only a handful of exceptional cuvées: Grande Cuvée, Millésime, Clos du Mesnil (a single-vineyard blanc de blancs) and Clos d'Ambonnay (a single-vineyard blanc de noirs). Each bottle carries a « Krug ID » allowing one to trace back to the disgorgement batch and access the House's original tasting notes.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Apéritif

Apéritif

Comté gougères, lightly crisp and molten within, enter into effortless dialogue with the fine mousse and creamy register of Krug 2008 — a classic pairing of impeccable pedigree.

Starter

Starter

Foie gras, in all its unctuous richness, meets the mineral tension and chiselled acidity of the 2008 vintage in a high-gastronomy accord where opulence and freshness are held in perfect equilibrium.

Main course

Main course

Lobster, noble and briny, reveals its full complexity alongside the exceptional length and candied citrus notes of this vintage Krug — a pairing for the ages.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Vintage 2008” cuvée by Krug

4.7/5 · 13 reviews

Sébastien M.

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To be redone

Had a drink with my colleagues. The roundness and liveliness are perfectly balanced. Top-notch service, as always. A real success.

Emmet M.

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Without a single false note

Perfect for a dinner with friends. A lovely balance between liveliness and roundness. Unbeatable value for money.

Benjamin D.

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A marvel

Planned for Christmas, and a success. Elegant and sophisticated – absolutely flawless. You’re sure to love it.

Stéphanie R.

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Impeccable

Chosen to celebrate some good news. A sophisticated champagne, full of character. The parcel arrived sooner than expected. Perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself.

David M.

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Well done

Bought for a friend who’s a wine enthusiast. Delicate effervescence and subtle aromas. Well done.

Nathan L.

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I recommend

Tasted it last night. Just the right amount of dryness, never harsh. Highly recommended.

Noemie N.

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A safe bet

Highly recommended for the whole family. Great finesse and elegance. Everything was perfect, from ordering to delivery. It really exceeded my expectations.

Turkan A.

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Top notch

Recommended by a friend – spot on. Aromas of brioche and ripe apple. I’ll definitely be ordering again.

Peter G.

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Pure pleasure

Top quality, just as advertised. A delightful, rich and refined wine. I would recommend it without hesitation.

Iryna B.

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A lovely discovery

I must say, I’m really impressed by this vintage. Complex aromas and lovely liveliness. The bottle arrived in perfect condition. Exactly what I was looking for.

Elly L.

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Pure joy

Nothing to say – absolutely flawless. A creamy fizz, very pleasant. Definitely one to make again.

Sam W.

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Excellent

I was looking for a lovely champagne. It has brioche notes and a lovely minerality. Reliable delivery – I trust them. The sort of bottle everyone can agree on.

Support M.

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Brilliant

This 2008 vintage is superb. It has an elegant body and a lovely finish. Fast delivery and impeccable packaging. I highly recommend it.