In the cellar

Krug Vintage 1988

The story of the year, captured by Krug.

At Maison Krug, every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year – a blend of its most expressive wines, enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Each Krug Vintage is different: it tells the story of the unique circumstances of the year, of what surprised, enchanted or moved our Tasting Committee in the tasting room.

Subtle and expressive, Krug 1988 was born from a year without excess. This champagne exhibits an outstanding balance between freshness and maturity and is "the most highly rated champagne in the world in the last 25 years" (wine-searcher 2014).

Krug 1988 is a blend of Pinot Noir (50%), Chardonnay (32%), and Meunier (18%).

Part 1

A word from

The cellar master

Emblematic of the House’s craftsmanship, Krug 1988 is an expressive vintage, as opulent and sensual as the vintages of 1982, 1976, 1964 and 1947.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

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Part 2

Food Pairing by Krug Ambassade Chef Jay Boyle

Food Pairings

Krug 1988’s delicacy and elegance contrast deliciously with rich, unctuous dishes such as turbot in hollandaise sauce, bass in butter, chicken with cream sauce and desserts with a base of dried fruits and almonds. Dishes bearing hints of vanilla would also be wonderful companions, enlivening the most daring of palates.

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Tasting Notes

Deep, intense golden colour announcing maturity, opulence, harmony and elegance.

Exotic, complex nose consisting of white fruits, truffle, spices, honey, slightly browned apples and a hint of high-toned flowers, with a gentle nuttiness in the background.

With a long, fresh and elegant palate, it is full of sensations: orange blossom, dried figs, ripe quince, mild spices such as cinnamon and ginger.

The Krug Experience