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1982 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut Collection #217416583
1.5L
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1 In Stock
Reviews 96 points Vinous " In this tasting, the 1982 Collection (Magnum) comes across as tightly wound, with tons of crystalline energy in reserve. There is no shortage of precision or nuance, but the 1982 doesn't quite have the body of the 1981 nor the aromatic finesse of the 1985, both of which I tasted alongside it. The 1982 is bright, tense, and, as much as I am shocked to say it, painfully young. When will the 1982 from magnum be at its best? I am not sure, but it does not appear to be now. (AG)" 96 points John Gilman "1982 was an enormous crop in the Champagne region, which at that time was the largest harvest since 1970. The 1982 Krug Collection bottling out of magnum is absolutely beautiful and at its absolute apogee at age thirty-three, soaring from the glass in a superbly complex constellation of apple, nutskin, wheat toast, lovely smokiness, caraway seed, a beautifully complex base of soil and just a touch of honeycomb in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and laser-like in its focus, with a bright and vibrant personality, great complexity, a lovely core, very elegant mousse and a very, very long, elegant and vibrant finish. Out of magnum, this wine has decades to go, but it is drinking so beautifully that it will be very hard to keep one's hands off of this wine, if one is fortunate enough to have some tucked away in the cellar. (JG)"
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About Krug
Hailing from Reims and standing firm since 1843, Krug is a globally-acclaimed Champagne producer revered for its extraordinary quality and ingenuity. While its ownership changed hands to Moët Hennessey in 1999, the sixth-generation Krug, Olivier, oversees the operations, ensuring it remains a family affair. Krug's wine portfolio consists exclusively of premium offerings, with 20 hectares of vineyards dedicated to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. Krug has begun transitioning to predominantly organic viticulture, although they have chosen not to seek certification for practical reasons.
Renowned parcels, such as Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay, deliver some of Krug's finest yields. A standout production from the house is the "Grande Cuvée," a harmonious blend of 120 base wines across 10 vintages, each maturing up to 15 years. The Krug team, under the guidance of Éric Lebel, promotes an intricate vinification process, employing neutral 205-L oak barrels for individual parcels - of which there are 250. They avoid malolactic fermentation to maintain mineral sharpness and enforce a lengthy cellar aging of 5 to 10 years before the wine sees the world.
Joseph Krug, the non-conformist founder, envisioned a Champagne house where all expressions held a distinct, uniform level of excellence. This dream continues to resonate within the Krug ethos, evermore amplified by subsequent generations. The painstaking attention to the character of each plot, coupled with a vast library of reserve wines, grants Krug the ability to deliver great Champagne year after year.
Krug's commitment to sustainability manifests in their ISO certification for environmental practices, energy management, and food safety management, leading the way for LVMH Maisons in receiving the Positive Luxury title.
Their Champagnes bear a unique signature with a nose of toasted, grilled, pastry, or almond notes, a result of at least 6 years of aging sur lies. The palate introduces fresh fruit, especially citrus, maintaining a freshness through careful grape selection. With residual sugar levels never exceeding 6.5g/L, Krug wines are predominantly dry, crafting an indelible impression of their relentless pursuit for distinction.