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Krug Collection 1985

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Champagne is specifically a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France; every other sparkling is simply that, sparkling wine. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in many languages "Champagne" is synonymous with "party". When young, Champagne exhibits the fresh fruit tones of its "cepage", or blend. Usually based on a blend the features either Chardonnay or Pinot Noir as its main ingredient, Champagne's fruit can range from citrusy to orchard fruits and even red berries. The wine gains distinct yeasty notes from its secondary fermentation, the one that adds the fizz, which is typically described as recalling brioche or bread. As it ages Champagne tends to lose its obvious fruit, which is replaced by subtle nutty tones and subdued elements of dried fruits.

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Krug Collection represents the last bottles available of an exceptional pastvintage, such the 1985, carefully stored in the Krug cellars. An absoluterarity, it is the ultimate expression of the legendary longevity of Krugchampagnes.

"Krug 1985 is a full-flavored, muscular Champagne, still very fresh andcomplex. Hints at mushroom and sous-bois, spice and leather, with biscuit,coffee and citrus elements. The firm structure comes though on the finish,which remains fresh and smoky for minutes."
(Wine Spectator.com - Sept 2008)

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Source: Zachy's


"A seductive, fully mature, spicy-flavored Champagne that's rich in texture, full in body, still quite firm in balance and long on the finish. What a satisfying taste experience!...94." WS 12/96.


 

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"Once you can bring yourself to open the deluxe wooden box, there is quite a champagne inside. A very fine mousse. The nose is very succinct with honeysuckle, hazelnut, and limestone aromas, very delicate and not as showy as I was expecting. The palate is beautifully balanced with a slight petrol accent on the back-palate, leading to a persistent, seemingly dry finish. A cerebral champagne to make you ponder, but modestly magnificent...96" Neal Martin the Wine Journal, erobertparker.com


 

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Wine Tasting NotesKrug Collection represents the last bottles available of an exceptional past vintage, carefully stored in the Krug cellars. An absolute rarity, it is the ultimate expression of the legendary longevity of Krug champagnes.TASTEThe first fermentation in small oak casks, which naturally favours a slow, long evolution of the wine, means that Krug Vintages remain almost eternally fresh and lively. At the same time, they go through different lifecycles, during which the overall balance of the taste shifts as individual flavours become more intense. With Krug Collection, read more...


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Source: Berry Bros.
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Parker score: 96/100


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Source: Berry Bros.
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Wine Spectator score: 96/100


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Source: Astor Wines
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The "Collection" Champagne is a re-release of an older vintage. In this case it has also been recently disgorged in late 2003.


 

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