Krug Collection 1989 reveals the second maturity of the Krug 1989 vintage, harmoniously combining opulence and roundness with elegance and character, enhanced by a lingering finish.
A very limited number of bottles of Krug 1989 have been kept in ideal conditions in the Krug cellars.
These bottles were tasted and evaluated while waiting to blossom into a second expression.
Krug Collection 1989 is now at this stage.
Krug Collection 1989 offers new flavors that develop under the influence of time, expressing new facets of this exceptional Champagne.
Krug Collection bottles are numbered in descending order according to their rarity. They are guaranteed by a certificate of authenticity signed by Olivier Krug, which can be supplied on request.
Krug Collection 1989 has an intense golden yellow color that heralds maturity, opulence, harmony and elegance.
The nose is complex and exotic, with notes of honey and spices, white fruits, truffles, earth, lightly browned apples, pronounced floral aromas, yeast, and a hint of hazelnut in the background.
The palate is intense, with youthful aromas of pear, green apple, citrus, marmalade, fresh figs, a touch of earth and a lingering finish with underlying notes of minerality and spice.
Krug Collection 1989 goes well with foie gras, fish in cream sauce, autumn fruit desserts or simply a few slices of Comté cheese, as well as any other original pairing.
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