Krug Brut Vintage, 2008

Peerless and powerfully expressive vintage Champagne

"Just at the beginning of its life, this powerful and structured wine is still a bit restrained, yet even at this stage there are exquisite aromas of ripe pear, marzipan and spice. Although the aromas are still not very expressive, the texture and feel on the palate give the impression of immense potential. There is plenty of extract and thrilling acidity, but always in perfect balance. As Cavil notes: 'This is a wine marked by verticality and intensity'. The wine was disgorged with an extra-brut dosage in the summer of 2020. This will live for 50 years at least." Decanter, June 2022.

• 18+pts Jancis Robinson (Tasted April 21)
• 99pts Decanter (Tasted June 22)

Cellaring: Now to 2070

Food Pairing: Grilled shrimps, Indian buttermilk chicken, Cheesecake.

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

"Pale greenish coppery colour. Intense evolved nose. A certain nuttiness and lots of lime flavour. Masses of acidity still but real depth too. Light bitterness. Lack of flesh. Structure dominates the filling. Mineral, almost wet cement on nose! Very dry finish. This one should run and run. Extremely zesty." Jancis Robinson