1996 Krug

Krug

98Average Score

Champagne / France

White

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The real surprise among Krug’s 1996s is the 1996 Vintage, which is drinking beautifully, even among this rarified air of single-vineyard Champagnes. The 1996 Vintage is explosive and creamy, with just the right balance of power, richness and freshness. The mousse is perhaps just a touch less refined than in the 1996 Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay, but it is also perfectly measured with the wine’s exuberant personality. This multi-dimensional, textured Champagne is at the early part of its drinking window and promises to deliver an incredible drinking experience over the coming decades. The take-away from this flight of 1996s from Krug is simple. Although the 1996 Vintage can’t possibly be described as inexpensive, it shows exceptionally well next to its much more expensive brethren and clearly delivers a similar level of quality. Readers who have the opportunity to pick up this wine should not hesitate. It is a gem. No disgorgement date provided. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2036.My tasting this year with Olivier Krug was fascinating as I had the rare opportunity to taste all of the house’s 1996’s side by side, a comparison that yielded very interesting results. Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate # 186

Score: 98 / 100The Wine Advocate

Score: 98 / 100Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

12%

Product Type

Sparkling wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

12%

Product Type

Sparkling wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

Critic Notes

Score: 98 / 100The Wine Advocate

Score: 98 / 100Antonio Galloni, Vinous