Krug Collection 1989 is part of Maison Krug's unique trilogy of three exceptional years (88, 89, 90) with totally different climates that produced totally different Champagnes, but all in the Krug spirit.
Krug Collection 1989 is an expressive vintage, as opulent, subtle and delicate as the 1982, 1976, 1964 and 1947 vintages. Krug has decided to present this vintage before the 1988 Krug vintage.
Krug Collection bottles are numbered in descending order, reflecting their rarity.
For collectors around the world, Krug Millésime becomes Krug Collection: ten extra years of rest in the cellar refine Krug millésime, revealing new aspects of its personality.
The 1989 vintage enjoyed a warm, sunny, dry climate, with light frosts and alternating mild and cool weather in spring. This led to early ripening of the grapes, resulting in magnificent ripeness and full-bodied, long, opulent, silky wines.
A very limited number of bottles of Krug 1989 were kept in ideal conditions in the Krug cellars.
Krug Collection 1989 has a 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.
On the palate, Krug Collection 1989 reveals intense aromas of pear, green apple, citrus, marmalade, fresh figs, with a touch of earth and a lingering finish with underlying notes of minerality and spice.
Krug Collection 1989 accompanies foie gras, fish in cream sauce, desserts with autumn fruit or simply a few slices of Comté cheese, as well as any other original pairing.
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