Krug

Vintage 2000 | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

Description

An exceptional showcase for a turbulent year, Champagne Krug Vintage 2000 in a gift box captures the essence of a unique vintage. Nicknamed "Gourmandise orageuse" (Stormy Indulgence ) 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 Vintage is the unique expression of a particular year. The 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 been aged for over 10 years in the cellars, revealing all its aromatic complexity and depth. Patience and the demands of time transform this cuvée into a masterpiece of balance and indulgence.

The 2000 vintage

The 2000 vintage was marked by particularly unstable weather, with heat, rain, and thunderstorms following one another. These chaotic conditions produced ripe, expressive grapes, giving the champagne a sunny intensity and exceptional complexity. Krug has magnified this year by creating a deeply generous and vibrant wine, symbolizing an untamed but tamed nature.

Tasting notes

• Appearance

  The color of Krug Vintage 2000 is an intense, bright, and luminous gold, 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 a long finish and refined freshness.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

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

Main dishes

• Roasted squab with candied vegetables
• Veal rice glazed with orange and ginger
• Duck with red fruit sauce

Desserts

• Spiced roasted bananas
• White peach clafoutis
• Candied citrus tart

Why give this champagne as a gift?

Presented in an elegant box, Krug Vintage 2000 is the ideal gift to mark a rare occasion. Its complexity, aromatic intensity and prestigious aura will delight connoisseurs and collectors alike. It embodies excellence and patience, enhanced by the timeless expertise of the House of Krug.

The price of Krug Vintage 2000 in a box

The price of a bottle of Krug Vintage 2000 in a box is 599,95 €. This legendary cuvée, carefully preserved, offers an exceptional and lasting sensory experience.

Reviews of Krug Vintage 2000

Krug Vintage 2000 is unanimously praised for its aromatic richness, precision, and magnificent evolution in the cellar. It is a champagne that impresses with its balance and length. Read reviews of Krug Vintage 2000.

Storing this champagne

Krug Vintage 2000 is ready to drink now but can also be kept for over 10 years in the cellar to develop even more complexity. Store at a stable temperature between 9°C and 12°C to preserve all its nobility.

Anecdote about this cuvée

Each Krug vintage tells a story, and Krug 2000 is the one that transcended the storms of the year to become a masterpiece. The nickname "Gourmandise orageuse" (Stormy Indulgence) reminds us that sometimes it is in adversity that the greatest wonders are born.