Krug Vintage 2013 is a remarkably vibrant and precise expression of the vintage, shaped by a cool growing season that highlights the wine’s remarkable freshness and citrus-driven character. The nose reveals aromas of lemon zest, candied orange peel, white flowers and toasted almond, layered with subtle hints of honey and pastry. On the palate it is energetic and beautifully structured, unfolding flavours of grapefruit, blood orange and ripe orchard fruit, supported by a fine, persistent mousse and Krug’s signature depth and long, elegant finish. This refined Champagne pairs beautifully with oysters, scallop carpaccio, grilled lobster, sea urchin pasta or aged cheeses such as Comté and Parmesan.

"Originating from an October harvest, Krug’s 2013 Brut has turned out very well, delivering—against the backdrop of the slow, late-ripening season and another high-acid test, qualities rendered all the more evident by the house’s methods—the requisite aromatic plenitude and textural properties. Disgorged in early 2024 with a dosage of five grams per liter, the wine emerges from the glass with a deep bouquet of lemon oil, fresh apricot and quince mingled with nashi pear and brioche crust, complemented by a top note of lightly burnt buttered toast. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, chiseled and racy-fresh, structured around a spine of incisive acidity and chalky extract, concluding with a long, citrus-driven, saline-tinged finish."

96+ points. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate