2000 Krug Brut Vintage

Champagne Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 98 W&S 97 WS 97 BH 96 JL 95 JG 95 WA 95 DC 94
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, July 2015

Very fragrant. This has developed bright, ripe red cherry fruit aromas, vanilla cream, sweet roasted almond biscuits, some marzipan, tobacco, lemon meringue and chalky minerals. The palate has an assertive core of fine...
W&S 97

Wine & Spirits, December 2014

When first released two years ago, this wine showed some of the exoticism of the 2000 vintage, the broad flavors ranging from lobster broth to lemon zest and star anise. As it has matured, the wine’s richness is at once...
WS 97

Wine Spectator, November 2015

Rich and mouthwatering, this powerhouse Champagne is driven by vivacious acidity, with an expansive palate featuring flavors of glazed apricot, toasted brioche, candied kumquat and ginger, espresso crème, fleur de sel and...
BH 96

Burghound, October 2014

A wonderfully layered and nuanced nose features an intense yeasty character to the maturing fruit that displays interesting phenolic characters, in particular petrol, along with aromas of apple, pear and soft citrus...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, December 2014

Lush, fresh, soft, invigorating, with loads of citrus, toast and freshness. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2000&wine=Krug%20Champagne%20Vintage%20Brut
JG 95

View From The Cellar, January 2016

The 2000 vintage of Krug is a young wine that still needs some time in the cellar to start to blossom, but all of the constituent components are in place for a great wine with a bit more bottle age. The cépages of the...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2013

The Krug vintage 2000 Brut smells strikingly redolent of sea breeze, kelp, and piles of oyster and mussel shells, allied to lemon oil and toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, the aforementioned elements serve for compulsive...
DC 94

Decanter,

In its current condition, extremely mineral-driven and sea-splashed, showing iodine, oyster shells and a light, pleasant bready aroma. Crispy-clean and beautifully balanced flavour. Impressive acidity and lively elegance.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Sparkling
Varietal Champagne Blend
Country France
Region Champagne
Vintage 2000
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 12%
Closure Cork

The 2000 Krug Brut Vintage Champagne is a distinguished blend from the renowned Champagne region in France. With an alcohol content of 12.0%, this white Champagne blend showcases Krug’s signature style of complexity and depth.

James Suckling awarded this vintage an outstanding score of 98, noting its "very fragrant" profile with aromas of "red cherry fruit, vanilla cream, and marzipan." He highlighted its "assertive core of fine acidity" and a palate full of "cherries and raspberries," suggesting it has a long aging potential. Wine Spectator also gave an impressive score of 97, describing it as "rich and mouthwatering," with a "powerhouse" of flavors like "glazed apricot, toasted brioche, and candied kumquat."

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate rated it 95, emphasizing the Champagne’s “strikingly redolent” aromas of "sea breeze, kelp, and oyster shells," and a "lusciously juicy amalgam of lime, grapefruit, and apple." This vintage is noted for its "profoundly protracted finish" and potential to develop further over 12-15 years.

Wine & Spirits echoed similar sentiments, scoring it 97 and calling it a "glorious vintage of Krug" with a "baroque" richness that is "seamlessly woven into a deep golden beauty." Burghound appreciated its "layered and nuanced nose" with a "genuinely gorgeous texture," scoring it 96 and suggesting it is at an "inflection point" between maturity and youthfulness.

John Gilman, with a score of 95, described it as "pure, full-bodied, and rock solid at the core," indicating it still needs time to develop fully. Decanter scored it 94, appreciating its "mineral-driven and sea-splashed" character, with "impressive acidity and lively elegance."

Overall, the 2000 Krug Brut Vintage Champagne is celebrated for its vibrant complexity and aging potential, making it a noteworthy choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.