VINTAGE 2008

Like all Krug Champagnes, the Krug Vintage 2008 will continue to improve with age. The full story of each Edition is revealed online via its Krug iD, the six digits on the back label. 2008 was one of the coolest years in the last 14 years, but also one of the least sunny in Champagne for nearly half a century. Rainfall was moderate during the growth of the vines, while the summer was dry. This was followed by ideal weather conditions during the harvest. The absence of extreme heat during the summer of 2008 allowed the grapes to mature slowly and gradually. At Krug, 2008 produced a timeless Champagne, perfectly balanced between freshness, structure and aromatic richness. The unexpected variety of grape varieties translates into great complexity, and we observed a very broad spectrum of flavors and aromas during the harvest. For the final blend, our Cellar Master selected the wines that reflected all the complexity of 2008, in an admirably structured composition marked by the elegance of that year.