The grapes must come from a single vintage year. Unlike the Grande Cuvée, where Reserve Wines no older than 10 years are used, a vintage can only use grapes from a single harvest year. If the harvest doesn't yield what the Krug winemaker had hoped for, Vintage Champagne unfortunately cannot be produced. The Krug Vintage 2008 is made from three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier. A blend that is perfect! All these grapes grow in the finest areas of the Champagne region and are all harvested by hand. This manual harvest allows for a strict selection of which grapes are suitable for pressing this magnificent Champagne. Each grape undergoes a separate vinification process, after which the final blend is created. Once blended, this Krug Vintage 2008 will remain in the Krug cellars for over 10 years.
Another unique feature of all Krug Champagnes is the code on the back of the label. You can enter this code into the Krug app or on the website, which will reveal even more specific information about your purchased bottle. This allows you to see exactly how the harvest went and which vineyards produced the grapes that ultimately ended up in your bottle. A behind-the-scenes look that only Krug can reveal.
We've now reached the point where we can uncork this magnificent Champagne. After hearing the lovely sigh of the cork emerging from the bottle, we pour the Champagne. Immediately, we're struck by the beautiful golden yellow color and the fine bubbles swirling through the glass. The aroma reveals ripe aromas of citrus, plum, fresh brioche, and honey. These aromas translate into a rich, full-bodied, and powerful Champagne with delicious nuances of red and blue berries, citrus, ripe yellow fruit, brioche, and freshly roasted nuts. The finish is full, intense, and bursting with character! Wow, what a delicious Champagne.
