100
points
Krug 1998 Clos du Mesnil Chardonnay (Champagne)
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$1400
A wine that has created its own universe. It has a unique, special softness that allies with the total purity that comes from a small, enclosed single vineyard. The fruit is almost irrelevant here, because it comes as part of a much deeper complexity. This is a great wine, at the summit of Champagne, a sublime, unforgettable experience.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
98
points
Krug 1981 Collection Sparkling (Champagne)
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$500
This is the current vintage of the limited-release Collection series, in which wines are held in stock, in bottle, by Krug for later release. This fabulous 1981 is mature, but still evolving. Gold in color, it is toasty, integrating flavors of nuts, cocoa and toffee, along with still fresh acidity.
— R.V.
(11/1/2006)
96
points
Krug 1990 Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
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$205
A full, rich wine, that brings together the Krug style with its vanilla flavors and power with the great 1990 vintage. After 14 years, this wine is developing still, hinting at toast along with flavors of peach, nuts and a touch of honey. It is intense, very much a food Champagne, but still retains freshness and the potential for further aging.
— R.V.
(12/1/2004)
96
points
Krug 1998 Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
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$350
Although the aromas are toasty, the flavors are still so fresh, rich, complex. This is a wonderful expression of taut minerality, pure citrus zest and then a wood-toast character that gives the wine both richness and sophistication. Given the fresh, intense fruit, this will certainly age for many years.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
95
points
Krug NV Grande Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
Resplendent in its new shiny gold label, Krug is a majestic Champagne. Its velvet texture, dominated by mature flavors, is toasty and rich, dense and complex. In the mouth, its beautiful roasted almond, spice and ripe pears all balance impressively. Could the wine be getting even better? No question—this is still one of the greatest nonvintage Champagnes.
— R.V.
(12/1/2008)
95
points
Krug 1989 Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
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$500
This is a classic food Champagne, hugely rich, toasty, generous. Yes, there is acidity and minerality, but these individual factors are less important than the overall opulence of this intense wine. It is still amazingly young, fresh and vibrant, but also so powerful.
— R.V.
(11/1/2006)