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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94.3 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 145 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Elvis1969 on 5/4/2024 & rated 97 points: Blodapelsin på nästan, lite rostad, nötter, mycket frukt, röda äpplen, kokos, bra struktur, fin längd och syra. Ett helt fantastiskt vin! (61 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 4/27/2024 & rated 93 points: SangioFest, Volume III "It's my favourite spot" (Chicago, IL): Original release. Haven't had this in a long while, but my general recollection was that of the trilogy, the 1988 was the best. This showed a fair bit of maturity, where a lot of the cut seems to have disappeared to the sands of time. Initially, we thought that more air would help this become more expressive, but I don't think that really happened here -- it seemed to stay in stasis, or maybe even degraded a little with the few hours of air we gave it. For my palate, this is likely getting long in the tooth; drink up sooner than later. (332 views) | | | Tasted by StiGGe on 3/29/2024 & rated 85 points: I drank this bottle 2015 and back then it was on my top 10 best champagnes i ever tried.
Today 9 years later...well the wine has small fine bubbles left, around 3 of 5 on a scale. The cork was very silent with very weak pop and power, maybe 1 of 5. The scent has a touch of nuts, gunpowder, a little citrus.
Taste comes with a strong bitter lemon flavour, almost acidic, very sharp It feels the acid kills the complexity. Little semi sweet and very semi bitter.
The acid is so strong it makes the inside of my mouth rough.
I feel taste of maderization and oxidation. Kind of sherry. No real fruit and aromas left as the old good days in 2015. Sorry to say but prime time is over. I love Krug, but im not gonna lie, and i highly recommend to drink your bottles as soon as you can.
I think its really time to open this bottle up now, dont wait!
Still has one bottle left on Magnum,it will be interesting to open it up in future.
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2015: 97-98 points.
2024: 85 points. (202 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 1/28/2024 & rated 97 points: Krug Lover Dinner with Olivier Krug (Daniel Dal Ban 1876 (Tafelspitz) Düsseldorf): not blind
In very good condition. Lushful fruitieness and great acidity structure. At his peak. 97 (910 views) | | | Tasted by merlotsmile on 7/28/2023 & rated 94 points: Nose 94-95
Palate 93 (935 views) | | | Tasted by Alex G. on 3/26/2023: Burgundy Bachelor Party: From magnum this was killer, like aged Leflaive with bubbles. Great truly classic Champagne but… the aged Leflaive served after it was better. (1531 views) | | | Tasted by hajoha on 11/21/2022 flawed bottle: Krug 1989.
Korket.😩 (1870 views) | | | Tasted by shifter on 6/11/2022 & rated 94 points: Pre-2002 Rousseau Dinner (WS NYC): Very Krug in the best way. Open and inviting with some brioche and yeastiness. (2628 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 12/18/2021 & rated 96 points: Magnum Holiday Dinner (Hao Noodle): Magnum. Superbly fresh, super rounded, deep, mouth-coating, maybe surpassing 88 even! 96 (2856 views) | | | Tasted by AAF2012 on 11/24/2021 & rated 94 points: classy oxidative note on the nose, beautifully integrated. not obtrusive. lime and marmalade, whiff of truffles. there is a surprising amount freshness as it moves through the palate to the finish. absolutely lovely. w/ beef tartare, stunning pairing. (2162 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 11/13/2021: La Fete: Gala Dinner (Chelsea Piers: Pier 60): Still drinking incredibly well. It's got good age, good vibrancy. Just a delicious wine. (2236 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 8/13/2021 & rated 93 points: From magnum. Quite bright for an '89. In a better spot than the Collection. (2135 views) | | | Tasted by cdeeb on 7/18/2021 & rated 90 points: Really interesting. This bottle was quite oxidized. There remained tons of energy and persistence. All toffee and nutty aromas. A touch of sweetness that was there at the beginning, went away after an hour or so and then came back several hours later. Not the best bottle, but still very interesting. (1621 views) | | | Tasted by finediningnyc on 7/3/2021 & rated 97 points: Killer nose, a crescendo of nutty, smoky and butterscotch like aromas. Vibrant and energetic palate, still quite youthful! It’s so complex, expressive and layered with the perfect balance of orchard fruit and secondary, tertiary characteristics. A gastronomic Champagne that is in a perfect place. (1244 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 4/24/2021 & rated 94 points: [Magnum] Fresh, clean, and most impressively a tight example. Good bubbles, middle weight, lots of caramel and toffee to the bruised yellow apple fruit. Quite smoky in a great way with some honey and butterscotch. Not overripe or overblown, intact and still has high tension. Could’ve been ‘88 easily. Great magnum. (1618 views) | | | Tasted by Benoit Hardy on 1/23/2021 & rated 95 points: A nose of custard and hazelnuts.
Drunk for the first time in 2013 according to my notes, this Krug did not run out of breath. On the contrary, we find all that characterizes the house's champagnes: exceptional smoothness with a magnificent touch, a perfect balance with just the right amount of tension in the service of a totally loose material. It unfolds like a parchment, it's as precise as a piece of jewelry and we take great pleasure in it. The finish is very intense, with aromas of coffee.
Excellent. (1820 views) | | | Tasted by bill00 on 1/19/2021 & rated 94 points: Unexpectedly great bottle. Have had bottles of this that were oxidizing and getting over the hill, but this one had a good pop and was fresh and effervescent. Rich and full with light butterscotch notes and plenty of acidity. (1524 views) | | | Tasted by StasMedvedev.lv on 1/4/2020 & rated 97 points: Krug Collection vs Krug Vintage vs Krug Grande Cuvee (Jurmala, Latvia): 🏅Rating 97/100 (4,7⭐)
Krug 1989 was disgorged in 1998 and had extra 14 years of bottle aging compared to Krug 1989 Collection tasted along side. It showed more signs of oxidation. It had this seductive tangerine citrus aroma and flavours, dark rye bread and coffee notes.
1989 vintage blend was dominated with Pinot Noir (47%), Chardonnay 29% and high proportion of Meunier (24%) which is usual for Krug.
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and follow me on Instagram (4415 views) | | | Tasted by Alex G. on 11/2/2019: Past its prime, a lot of maderized notes here. There was some fruit left but you really had to try hard to focus on them. Bummer. (3279 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 9/26/2019 & rated 92 points: Kuki'o Wine Trip 2019; 9/22/2019-9/28/2019 (Champagne & Bordeaux): Very round and open and losing its tension somewhat. Warm and inviting nose that has bruised apple, cinnamon, and beginning to develop light caramel too. More oxidative than you’d hope, sort of just hanging on. 92 - 93... Forgot to note this was at Chateau Margaux. (3887 views) | | | Tasted by Racer117 on 9/8/2019 & rated 96 points: Opened with a soft sigh and provided moderate bubbles until the last sip.
Medium golden color and a explosive nose of... everything! There are oxidative notes, fresh candied fruit, white chocolate, toffee. It goes on and on. Similar flavors along with some ginger as well. The last sips had a delicious sweet and sour note. Finish is long and lovely. (2952 views) | | | Tasted by Collector1855 on 6/15/2019 & rated 96 points: Champagne - 100 Vintage and NV Champagne; 12/15/2015-12/15/2020: Wonderful mature Champagne nose with candied apple & cinnamon, vanilla, (I guess that makes apple pie) flowers, ginger. Not too oxidative for the fact that this is 30 years old. The palate stays fresh with fine perlage. (5132 views) | | | Tasted by Dave Canada on 4/6/2019 & rated 94 points: From Magnum
Nose is explosive...candied ginger, flowers, citrus, orange marmalade, coffee, chocolate, earth, Xmas spice, mushroom, biscuit, brioche and minerals
Palate is dense but here is where you see the impact of the vintage....just a touch lighter than what you see from a top, top vintage.
Finish is long...coffee, chocolate, candied ginger, minerals, orange zest, flowers, mushrooms, earth and brioche.
Almost 95 (2616 views) | | | Tasted by scyrene on 12/25/2018 & rated 93 points: A sigh on opening, persistent bead in the glass. Rich gold colour. Still fully sparkling in the mouth. Deep, concentrated caramel aroma, with rum, cooked orchard fruit, and maybe a little chocolate (but I have to say with wines like this, I don't get the masses of nuances others claim - it just smells of good mature champagne!). The taste is interesting: upfront acidity, then the midpalate opens out with lots of complexity. There's something sweet in the mouth but not on the tongue, if that makes sense - a sort of fragrance of sweetness without the sugar. After a few minutes, the acidity settles down and it's well balanced. Very similar to the Krug '95 for me - not a blockbuster, but a complete drink offering a lot of pleasure, and it probably will for many years to come. Not the favourite wine I tried this year but certainly in the top 5. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Vintage Wine Gifts, £389.97 with a discount]. (2981 views) | | | Tasted by Ramberg on 12/24/2018 & rated 95 points: Short note (Christmas eve).
Nose is deep and complex.
Gunpowder, touch of wet grass, loads and loads of coffee, sherry, nuts.
Palate is long, oxidative, but fully alive and very complex.
Sweet honey, baked apples, sherry notes, spices and minerals.
Long sweetish finish.
Really a good wine for tonight, on peak now I would say, perhaps even slightly passed (?).
I enjoyed it highly (while less wine interested parts of the family did not, good for me, more for me to enjoy). (918 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Burghound, Oct-15, Issue #60
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Burghound, Oct-15, Issue #60
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Champagne Warrior, November 2013, Issue #17, Krug Vintage: A Wine of Circumstance
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Champagne Warrior, November 2013, Issue #17, Krug Vintage: A Wine of Circumstance
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Vintage Tastings, Chicago Recap (11/2/2011)
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Vintage Tastings, Chicago Recap (11/2/2011)
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View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2011, Issue #36, Champagne Krug - An Uncompromising Pursuit of Bubbly Magic
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View From the Cellar, Sep/Oct 2010, Issue #29, The Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Addendum
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JancisRobinson.com (2/13/2009)
(Krug Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2008, Issue #15, Recently Tasted Champagne and Sparkling Wines
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Vinous, The HANY Charity Dinner (Nov 2007) (11/1/2007)
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Burghound, 4th Quarter, 2007, Issue #28
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JancisRobinson.com (8/21/2007)
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JancisRobinson.com (8/10/2007)
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View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2007, Issue #9, Recently Tasted Champagne and Sparkling Wine
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Vinous, November/December 1998, IWC Issue #81
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RJonWine.com (10/4/2012)
(Krug Champagne Vintage Brut) From magnum - light medium golden yellow color with steady, tiny bubbles; appealing, mature, yeasty, baked pear, apple, apple butter, baked lemon nose; tasty, tangy, tart pear, poached pear, mineral, tart apple butter, palate with medium acidity; long finish 93+ points 93 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (3/13/2004)
(Krug Champagne Vintage Brut) Beautiful yeasty, caramel nose; tasty, layered, very youthful, good acidity; medium-plus finish 94 points |
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| Krug Producer websiteChampagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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