Product description
At the House of Krug, each Krug Vintage showcases the unique essence of a specific year, blending expressive wines from that year and maturing for over a decade in cellars. Each Krug Vintage embodies the essence of that year, akin to its musical composition, as captured by Krug.
1998 Krug Champagne displays remarkable purity, precision, elegance, and an enduring finish. In crafting this vintage, Krug emphasised Chardonnay, recognising its exceptional character in this particular year. Dubbed “Hommage au Chardonnay,” this vintage marks only the second time, following 1981, where Chardonnay dominates a Krug vintage.
Grape Varieties: 46% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 19% Meunier
‘Krug's 1998 Brut Vintage is an excellent choice for drinking today, as the classic Krug style is rich, alive and totally vivid. Honey, almonds, smoke, graphite and dried apricots are some of the many aromas and flavors found in this rich, enveloping Champagne. A wine of texture and depth, the 1998 impresses for its vinous personality and terrific balance. Lively veins of underlying acidity suggest the 1998 will drink well for many years to follow. This is one of the best bottles of the 1998 I have ever tasted. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2038.’
- 94 pts Antonio Gallino, Vinous