94

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

This is perhaps the best bottle of Krug's 2002 Vintage I have tasted. Expansive and creamy on the palate, with lovely finesse and brightness, the 2002 is quite expressive today. I don't see the depth or pedigree that might place this wine among the best examples of the year. Instead, the 2002 Vintage continues to be an underwhelming wine by Krug standards. 07/2017

97

Richard Juhlin

Richard Juhlin

Ultra-elegant, soft, seductively hovering caressing character with a healthy sting beneath the surface as usual with Krug. Layer on layer constructed in a sophisticated and detailed way. The fruit is so wide that one can sense all the fruits and pastries of the earth in this beautiful creation. Very similar to 1982 at the same age. A bit worried about the lack of acidity and elegance lately. 08/2023

97+

Stephan Reinhardt

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Krug's 2002 Brut (ID 415064 – disgorged IV/2015) has an intense citrus color and opens with a generous, intense yet fine and precise bouquet that indicates great depth and elegance. Red fruit flavors on the nose lead to a generously rich yet pure, highly refined and elegant palate, with lots of ripe cherry fruits and delicious yeasty flavors. This is a highly complex and tensioned but beautifully balanced 2002 with a charming dosage that gives perfect roundness. The finish, however, is clear, fresh and well-structured, if not taut, and very mineral. Tasted in Reims in April 2018.

100

James Suckling

James Suckling

Exotic and opulent with dried peaches and apricots, yet wild with croissant and pie crust. Full body. Layered and energetic. So complex with nutmeg and cinnamon. Perfect Champagne. ID415065 10/2019