KRUG 1981
KRUG 1981
KRUG 1981
KRUG 1981
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1981

KRUG 1981

Wine 1981 Champagne Champagne
90-94 / 100 Rated by 4 experts

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18 / 20
Jancis Robinson February - 2009
Jancis Robinson
This is a classic vintage for Krug, indeed one of the finest wines made in this not-especially-celebrated vintage. Dense yet filigree. Dry and deep-flavoured.
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La Revue du Vin de France January - 2000
La Revue du Vin de France
88 / 100
Wine Spectator August - 1992
Wine Spectator
Lean and fresh, with pineapple and citrus flavours. Already showing the characteristic Krug spice and cream.
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4 / 5
Michael Broadbent January - 1990
Michael Broadbent
In May 1988, I noted a lime-tinged colour and well developed nose, very distinctive and attractive flavour. Evolved well, and by the end of that decade had developed a walnut-like fragrance and great length. Probably delicious now.
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Vintage Wine  1981
Region Champagne
Appellation Champagne
Colour Champagne
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Krug
Krug
Krug

Champagne Krug is a Champagne house based in Reims for over 160 years. The Krug house was founded in 1843 by Johann-Joseph Krug, originally from Mainz (under French rule - see: History of Mainz). It now belongs to the luxury group LVMH. It is run by Rémi Krug, representing the fifth generation, and by cellar master Éric Lebel.

Among the main techniques used is vinification in wood in small 205-liter barrels made from oak from the Argonne forest. With an average age of 35 years, the barrels are repaired by the house's coopers and reused from one year to the next. According to the cellar master: "The longevity of our champagnes is intimately linked to the time they spend in the barrels." Krug champagnes are only marketed when mature; in 2005, the 1990 vintage was delivered. For some champagnes, the house releases old vintages that have been preserved even longer, such as the 1981 vintage, which was disgorged and marketed in 2006 in less than 2,000 bottles under the name Krug Collection.

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