Krug, Vintage, Brut , 2011
It takes boldness to fly in the face of a vintage’s obvious baggage, but that’s exactly what Eric Lebel, then Chef de Cave at Krug has done with this 2011 release. Open, inviting and mid-weight, with apple blossom, white fruits and touches of smoke and hazelnut, it flows with gentle minerality and a delicate yet precise structure. It may not be a release for the ages, but lovers of Krug’s house style will find plenty of pleasure straight out of the gates. And who knows, with a little time in bottle, this could easily develop into wonderfully complex and fine boned.
critic reviews
The 2011 Vintage is a very pretty wine in this highly challenging vintage. Apricot, mint, dried herbs and a kiss of French oak open nicely in the glass. There is some of the savory character of 2011, but it is nicely woven into the wine’s fabric. To be sure, the 2011 is a slender vintage at Krug. That is especially evident in the wine's light-ish mid-palate and overall feel, yet all the elements are impeccably balanced. I expect the 2011 to be a relatively early maturing Vintage and would not push my luck on aging. Disgorged: Summer 2022. Krug ID: 322038.
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