ex-Maison
96 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93 points - Wine Spectator
93 points - Wine Spectator
Probably one of the most generous harvests in the history of Champagne, the year 1982 is a classic in terms of climate.
Heat from June through September with optimal rainfall when it was needed. Vines were well-rested from the previous small crops and conditions were right for wines of excellent ripeness and full character despite a record crop in terms of size.
The House did not hesitate to create Krug 1982 as the year had an interesting character and story to tell.
Krug 1982 is the result of blending opulent and powerful Pinot Noirs (54%), aromatic Chardonnays (30%) and spicy Meuniers (16%). Krug 1982 is a more full-bodied Krug vintage, less so than Krug 1959 or 1976 but reminiscent of the renowned Krug 1964 or even 1953.
Heat from June through September with optimal rainfall when it was needed. Vines were well-rested from the previous small crops and conditions were right for wines of excellent ripeness and full character despite a record crop in terms of size.
The House did not hesitate to create Krug 1982 as the year had an interesting character and story to tell.
Krug 1982 is the result of blending opulent and powerful Pinot Noirs (54%), aromatic Chardonnays (30%) and spicy Meuniers (16%). Krug 1982 is a more full-bodied Krug vintage, less so than Krug 1959 or 1976 but reminiscent of the renowned Krug 1964 or even 1953.
Julie Cavil, Chef de Caves House of KRUG
"This is one of the most profoundly complex Champagnes you could dream of encountering. A universe of profound exotic spice, pipesmoke and burnt grapefruit evolves to plum depth, nuanced by wonderful mineral texture."
100 points - Decanter
"This is another epic Champagne from Krug right in the middle of its prime drinking window"
97 points - Antonio Galloni