KRUG Collection 1981
KRUG Collection 1981
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1981

KRUG Collection 1981

Wine 1981 Champagne Champagne
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Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
(5-2012) Disgorged 7-8 years ago, the 1981 Collection is one of the few Krug vintages produced using more Chardonnay than Pinot Noir. It gives a mature, nutty, savory meaty nose with hints of creamy caramel and fungitruffles. The palate is ready to drink with plenty of complex earthy savory evolved flavors and remaining hints of preserved citrus fruits, finishing long and minerally.
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Jancis Robinson -
Jancis Robinson
18,(11-2011) This is a wine of which Henri Krug, Olivier's father, has always been very proud - and as someone who married in 1981, I know how rare special wines from this vintage are. Disgorged seven to eight years ago. Lots of millerandage and a vintage that was very good for Chardonnay. Like 1998, more Chardonnay than Pinot Noir. Dense, orange peel on the nose. Very rich. Not as much finesse as the two Grandes Cuvées. Slight bruised-apple character 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 established 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 managed 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 Argonne forest oak. Averaging 35 years old, the barrels are repaired by the house's coopers and reused from year to year. According to the cellar master: "The longevity of our champagnes is intimately linked to their time spent in barrels." Krug champagnes are only marketed when mature; in 2005, the 1990 vintage was delivered. For some champagnes, the house releases even older vintages kept for longer periods, such as the 1981 vintage which was disgorged and marketed in 2006 with less than 2,000 bottles under the Krug Collection label.

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