Krug

Vintage 2000 | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

Description

An exceptional showcase for a turbulent year, Champagne Krug Vintage 2000 captures the essence of a unique vintage. Nicknamed "Stormy Gourmandise" by the Tasting Committee, it sublimates the climatic contrasts of an extreme year to offer a champagne combining intensity, precision and rare elegance.

The making of Krug Vintage 2000

Each Krug Millésime is the singular expression of a particular year. Vintage 2000 is a perfect blend of 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 15% Meunier. Made from the most expressive grapes of the year, this champagne has benefited from over 10 years' cellar ageing, revealing all its aromatic complexity and depth. Patience and the demands of time transform this cuvée into a masterpiece of balance and delicacy.

The 2000 vintage

The 2000 vintage was marked by particularly unstable weather: heat, rain and storms followed one another. These chaotic conditions produced ripe, expressive grapes, giving the champagne a solar intensity and exceptional complexity. Krug was able to magnify this year by creating a deeply generous and vibrant wine, a symbol of an untamed but tamed nature.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  Krug Vintage 2000 is an intense golden color, bright and luminous, revealing the maturity of the vintage.

• Nose

  The nose is rich and generous, revealing aromas of caramel, nougat, hazelnut and freshly baked pastries.

• Palate

  On the palate, the attack is full and silky. Notes of citrus gratin and lime zest emerge, carried by great persistence and refined freshness on the finish.

Suggested pairings

Aperitif bites

• Caramelized scallops with pineapple
• Shrimp skewers with sweet and sour sauce
• Cod accras with sweet spices

Dishes

• Roast squab with preserved vegetables
• Veal rice lacquered with orange and ginger
• Duck with red fruit sauce

Desserts

• Roasted bananas with spices
• White peach clafoutis
• Candied citrus tart

Why give this champagne as a gift?

Presented in a refined box, Krug Vintage 2000 is the ideal gift to mark a rare event. Its complexity, aromatic intensity and prestigious aura will appeal to connoisseurs and discerning collectors alike. It embodies excellence and patience, sublimated by the timeless savoir-faire of the House of Krug.

The price of the Krug Vintage 2000 boxed set

The price of the Krug Vintage 2000 boxed set is 599,95 €. This legendary cuvée, preciously preserved, offers an exceptional and lasting sensory experience.

Opinions on Krug Vintage 2000

Krug Vintage 2000 is universally acclaimed for its aromatic richness, precision and magnificent cellar evolution. It's a champagne that impresses with its balance and length. Read the reviews about Krug Vintage 2000.

How to store this champagne

Krug Vintage 2000 is ready to enjoy today, but can also be cellared for over 10 years to develop even more complexity. Storage at a stable temperature between 9°C and 12°C is recommended to preserve all its nobility.

Anecdote about this cuvée

Every Krug vintage tells a story, and Krug 2000 is the one that transcended the year's storms to write a masterpiece. The nickname "Stormy Gourmandise" reminds us that sometimes, it's in adversity that the greatest wonders are born.