Krug Brut 2004

A$900.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Maker
Krug
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Region/Country
Champagne, France
Rating
99 points

Vintages

2004

Description

Combining delicacy, balance and bountiful citrus of all types, Krug 2004 – named 'Luminous Freshness' by the House – evokes the sensations of early summer mornings in Champagne. Paying close attention to every vineyard’s character, and respecting the individuality of each plot and its wine allowed Eric Lebel to identify the music of the year. He brought it to life by creating a composition marked by elegance and bountiful citrus.

Krug 2004 is a dialogue between shining Chardonnays (39%) and the backbone of Pinot Noir (37%) combined with the vivacity, tension and citrus notes of Meunier (24%). The elegance of Krug 2004 comes after over 12 years in the cellars gaining in harmony, expression and finesse. Krug 2004 is the last of the second trilogy in the history of the House, the first being 1988, 1989 and 1990 and the second 2002, 2003 and 2004. As with all Krug Champagnes, Krug 2004 will continue to gain with the passage of time.

Ratings

Score
99 points
Reviewer
James Halliday
Review

Krug is the greatest Champagne. It is, as others (including myself) have said many times, Champagne’s answer to Burgundy’s Romanee-Conti. It is superbly poised, the flavour and texture as complex as a Beethoven symphony played in a great concert hall under the baton of a great conductor.

Score
97 points
Reviewer
Antonio Galloni
Review

Krug's 2004 Vintage is absolutely mesmerizing. Layers of bright, chiselled fruit open up effortlessly as the wine fleshes out with time in the glass. Persistent and beautifully focused, with a translucent sense of energy, the 2004 captures all the best qualities of the year. Moreover, the 2004 is clearly superior to the consistently underwhelming 2002 and the best Krug Vintage since 1996. Readers who can find it should not hesitate, as it is a magical bottle.

Specifications

Closure
Cork, cage and foil
Serving Temp.
8-10 °C
Alcohol
12.5%
Cellar until
Now - 2044
Food pairing
Lobster/Moreton Bay risotto

Tasting Profile

Nose
The nose begins with an expressive bouquet of ginger, candied citrus and quince, followed by richer notes evoking lemon meringue tart, plum and Mirabelle.
Palate
On the palate, a very balanced Champagne with light notes of brioche and honey gives way to an array of fresh citrus, including oranges, lemons and mandarins, enhanced by a very elegant finish.

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