Krug Vintage (Krug Millésime) Vintage Champagne

A vintage Champagne produced exclusively from a single harvest year (no reserve wines); assembled from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier (2008: 53% Pinot Noir, 25% Meunier, 22% Chardonnay; 2011: 46% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay, 17% Meunier; 2013: 41% Pinot Noir, 38% Chardonnay, 21% Meunier); 100% of base wines fermented in seasoned 205-liter French oak barrels; undergoes full malolactic fermentation; aged on lees for minimum 10-12 years; dosage 4.5-6 grams per liter (Brut); 12.5% ABV. Flavor profile characterized by dried apricots, candied citrus peel, baked apples, toasted almonds, hazelnuts, gingerbread, smoky gunflint, honey, stewed orchard fruits, brioche, and mineral salinity.