In Bond Fine Wine. 2004 Krug, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Drinking window: 2019–2035. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Decanter (DEC) — 95/100 · Decanter.com, 05/09/2017 · Drink 2019-2035
Fresh, zesty spiced lemon and citrus notes of top Meunier and elegantly built Chardonnay, with a hint of honeysuckle and spice. Supremely subtle mouthfeel, showing textural quince and plum flavours.Optimally ripe, not heavy, with magical, very Krug-like acidity. It's so fresh. From a fine Chardonnay year, it has the ideal blend of 39% Chardonnay, 37% Pinot Noir and 24% Pinot Meunier. Great potent…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 97/100 · Vinous, 01/01/1900
Krug's 2004 Vintage is absolutely mesmerizing. Layers of bright, chiseled 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…