In Bond Fine Wine. 2008 Krug, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 99/100 (AN). Drinking window: 2019+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 23/09/2021 · Drink 2026 - 2046
Krug's 2008 Brut is slated to be released at the end of 2021, but any readers who purchase the wine will need to exercise considerably more patience if they are to enjoy it in its prime, as it is very tightly wound out of the gates. Unwinding in the glass with a youthfully discreet bouquet of clear honey, dried fruit, walnut oil, Meyer lemon and rock salt, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and inc…
James Suckling (JS) — 100/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 08/11/2021 · Drink 2021+
This is very structured and framed with an almost red sensibility. Very phenolic. Full-bodied in a tightly wound ball with so much going on. Very pinot like. Mineral and stone. Shell and stone. Iodine. Vinous. The bubbles just fade into the finish of the wine, which goes on for minutes. Turns to toffee and salted caramel with time in the glass. One for the cellar. Great length. Blend of 53% pinot…
Alison Napjus (AN) — 99/100 · Wine Spectator, 01/12/2021 · Drink 2019-2038
There's a supernova of sensation with each sip of this powerful 2008 Champagne, starting with the vivid streak of mouthwatering acidity that drives a rich panoply of flavor across the palate. Notes of ripe black currant, Mandarin orange peel and grilled nut are accented by hints of candied ginger, briny oyster shell, verbena and ground cardamom spice. This burns bright from start to finish, yet i…