Krug ID | Krug Collection 1989 | 411035

Krug Collection 1989

Time’s second revelation of Krug 1989

To the delight of collectors around the world, a very limited number of bottles of Krug Vintage are kept in ideal conditions in the House’s cellars. They are tasted and appraised as they wait to blossom into a second life. Krug Vintage then becomes Krug Collection and reveals a new personality. Krug Collection Champagnes are true examples of time sublimation; maturity exposes hidden facets and depth. New flavours surprise, while old ones have gained structure. Krug Collection is always a wonderful discovery, a deeper story of the Krug Vintage. Krug Collection 1989 is time’s second revelation of Krug 1989.

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COMPOSITION

47%

Pinot Noir

29%

Chardonnay

24%

Meunier

Assemblage

100% de vins de l’année 1989

A reçu son bouchon

automne 2011

A talk with Julie Cavil

Krug Cellar Master

Krug 1989 is the result of a contrasting year ending with a very warm summer. For Krug, the wines of the year were mature, expressive, long, complete and silky. To express the character of this vintage, the House blended well-structured and persistent Pinot Noir (47%), aromatic Chardonnay (29%) and sparkling fresh Meunier (24%).

Krug Collection 1989 is the second life of Krug 1989. Now, over 25 years after its creation, Krug Collection 1989 reveals a new, expressive and opulent personality.

Krug Collection 1989 is part of the House of Krug’s unique trilogy of three exceptional years (1988, 1989, 1990) with completely different climates that resulted in Champagnes that are unique.

The Krug Collection bottles are numbered and leave the House in descending order, thereby revealing how many of these precious Champagnes still remain. They are guaranteed by Krug with a certificate of authenticity signed by Olivier Krug, which can be provided upon request.

The final composition of this bottle of Krug Collection 1989 is 47% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay and 24% Meunier.

The breathtaking second movement of an already admired opus, Krug Collection 1989 is time's second revelation of Krug Collection 1989.

Ratings

"Pale tawny. Masses of evolution and depth. Bruised apples and some tarte-Tatin juice on the nose. Rich on the palate. Really broad and majestic with relatively low acid. It was in the comforting rather than energising spectrum."

Jancis Robinson 2020

NOTE: 19/20

"Shows a lovely interplay between the creamy bead and rich notes of almond financier, apricot preserves, treacle and cardamom, with finely cut, persistent acidity and flavors of pastis, raspberry puree, fennel seed and fleur de sel. Offers a refined, lasting finish, with a push of saline-tinged minerality."

Wine Spectator 2020

NOTE: 96/100

Tasting notes

Deep intense golden yellow colour that announces maturity, opulence, harmony and elegance.
On the nose, exotic, complex nose consisting of honey with spices and white fruits, truffle, earth, slightly browned apples, a hint of high-toned flowers, yeast, and a gentle nuttiness in the background.
On the palate, it is deep with bright, high youthful tones of pear, green apple, citrus fruits marmalade, fresh figs and even a touch of earth with undertones of – and a finish on – mineral and spices.

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KRUG X MUSIQUE

Krug considère chaque vin issu de chaque parcelle comme un musicien unique. Du Clos soliste, la pureté d’une seule parcelle d’une seule année, à l’orchestre complet livrant la symphonie de saveurs de Krug Grande Cuvée, en passant par un ensemble de musiciens qui interprètent la mélodie gustative d’une année avec le millésime. Des musiciens ont sélectionné des mélodies pour accompagner la dégustation.

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Ozark Henry

Artiste et compositeur

Je me souviens encore de mon premier verre de Champagne Krug. Je me suis senti submergé par cette complexité que je n’attendais pas d’un Champagne. C’était un glorieux crescendo, une parade de temps forts, le final magnifique d’un gigantesque feu d’artifice.

FOOD PAIRING

Autumn fruits such as dripping, honey-roasted figs, barely-set apricot marmalade, poached pears seeped in their vanilla-hinted sweetness are all beautiful companions for Krug Collection 1989. Comforting and warm, they welcome the delicate, intensified aromas of this Champagne, which has been brought into its second life once more thanks to the devoted expertise of the House of Krug and the sublimation of time.