Krug Vintage is a statement – Krug’s definitive, one-off interpretation of the character of an outstanding year. The blend contains wines exclusively from that year.
TASTE Characterized by the warm glow of yellow gold and the fragrant aroma of flowers in bloom, Krug 1998 is an enchanting champagne of astonishing purity and precision. From its creamy, caressing texture, through its full, finely balanced flavours, to its extraordinarily long finish, it is a study in harmony – delicate, refined, captivating.Red berries – Stewed fruit – Brioche – Almond – Gingerbread – Citrus
COMPOSITION Krug Vintage is designed to blend vintage character with Krug’s house style. Krug selects young fermented wines which best represent the character of that particular year. The three grape varieties are blended to create harmony: Chardonnay’s elegance, Pinot Noir’s fullness and the fruit of carefully selected Pinot Meunier grapes bring finesse and complexity to the wine.
A HALCYON DECADE For the House of Krug, the 1990s were a halcyon decade – ten years that produced four superb vintages, each with its own unique and outstanding personality: Krug 1990, remarkable for its combination of elegance and power; Krug 1995, classic and charismatic; Krug 1996, extreme and eccentric. Described by Olivier Krug as combining the warm, mellow character of Krug 1989 with the spirit and frankness of Krug 1995, the fourth and final vintage, Krug 1998, represents a fitting culmination to this golden decade.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 94 points(01/10/2008)
The 1998 Vintage is extremely primary at this stage. Today the wine remains mostly about a pure, unadulterated expression of fruit, but the Krug house style is nevertheless present. This powerful Champagne needs time in the cellar to develop its full range of aromas and flavors, but it is impressive and should age quite well. The 1998 is only the third (and last) vintage Krug declared in the 1990s. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028.
From the grape to the glass, Krug champagne is nurtured with painstaking care and attention to detail. The Krug philosophy is, first and foremost, about a passionate commitment to craftsmanship, defined by a series of uncompromising choices which, taken together, create a taste, a style, that is as... legendary as it is unique. Subsequent generations of the Krug family not merely honoured his achievement, but amplified it, bringing genuine pride and passion to their craft. From meticulous grape selection, through the birth of the wine in small oak casks, to the intricate process of ´assemblage´, followed by long years of aging in the cellars, Krug champagne is the culmination of painstaking care and unrivalled craftsmanship. The result is a taste that is instantly identifiable and utterly unforgettable - a breathtaking abundance of flavours, an extraordinary contrast of richness and power, freshness and finesse. Not only is Krug a personal favourite of experts and connoisseurs, it is regarded the world over as the ultimate expression of discernment and individuality. Krug today is the result of a continuity - of vision, of spirit, of passion - that is an absolute rarity in any time or place. To discover Krug is to share in that spirit, to sense that passion, to experience something truly exceptional. Intense, inspiring, individual, Krug is a revelation every time.
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