2003 Krug Champagne Clos du Mesnil

Community Tasting Notes (60) Avg Score: 94.0 points

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  12/25/2023 - oxwombat Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Opened at Otto e Mezzo, via their Krug Ambassade Programme. P&P and enjoyed over a long lunch.
  
  What a way to kick off xmas lunch! CdM is my favourite champagne of all time, though this was my first experience with 2003. White flowers and pears coming through at the start, but with some air the buttery / toasty / yeasty notes really started to shine.
  
  Though it was wonderfully fresh upon opening, it was definitely 'rounder' than I expected - the signature CdM laser focused acidity wasn't quite there. No problem, just a slightly different style, and still an excellent champagne.
  
  Will keep at this level for many years assuming good storage. Will it get better? Unsure - but would be very happy to try again soon to see where it's at.

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  10/11/2023 - fcxj wrote: 94 Points

  Fresh.

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  8/9/2023 - shifter Likes this wine: 95 Points

  PnP. Subtle nose with less oxidative quality than typical aged Krug likely due to the BdB nature. Good maturity and very well integrated on the palate with an amazingly fine mousse. Extremely focused with such precision. Seems fairly straightforward and linear at first, but there's a nice depth of layered flavors, like a chameleon showcasing different qualities with each food.

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  2/10/2023 - fcxj wrote: 94 Points

  Linear and energetic, quite zesty. (5355)

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  12/29/2022 - rbrock05 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Very good. But time to drink up

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