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A very impressive magnum of Krug 2002. It was not a long time since I last tasted 2002 vintage at Krug (last September), which was a bit tight, and this magnum sincerely reassured me. I’ve bought a few mags recently but never dared to open one, believing it would be way too early. To be honest, this magnum was more open and generous than the bottle we had in last September (however, we opened it together with clos du Mesnil 2002 that definitely stole the show within this flight). I wouldn’t have expected the wine to be so open. I think 2000 vintage is drinking particularly well at Krug and 2002 is taking the same way, slowly coming around. It really has this “silver” minerality, a word that I want to write but can’t really explain. Some slight touches of honey. Beautiful array of yellow fruits. A very little start of pastries. Power and elegance. Fine bubbles and nice mousse as well. Dosage is still a bit present and will further integrate with more cellaring. The purity of fruit is impressive once again. Very nice length. This is slowly getting more complete. There is absolutely no rush for me here, in opposition with some other houses for which their 2002s are perhaps starting to decline. Beautiful in all ways. Big thanks to Ingo @riesl.ing.o and the team for their generosity and kind glass sharing during our CLB event in Sylt. Thanks as well to @herr_big_ben and @sirmeyerlot for the flawless service! Cheers #kruglovers! — • Champagne Krug - Millésime 2002 magnum — Tasted May 2023 . . . . . . . #vin #wine #bubbles #instawine #winestagram #tasting #winetasting #champagnetasting #blindtasting #winetime #winemoments #winepairing #champagnemoments #winelover #winelovers #champagnelover #connoisseur #france #champagne #krug #vintage #pinotnoir #와인 #샴페인 #와인스타그램 #와인테이스팅 #크룩 #champagnekrug #millesime