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Krug Collection 1990 is the time’s second revelation of Krug 1990. Kept for over 25 years in the Krug cellars, it has blossomed into its second life. Opulence, creaminess and freshness come together to build a beautiful harmony of elegant and silky character, enhanced by a very long finish.
This individually numbered bottle spent at least 24 in Krug's cellars further developing its depth and complexity. After regular tasting and appraisal, it received its cork as Krug Collection 1990 in summer 2014.
A very limited number of bottles of Krug 1990 were kept on the lees under ideal conditions, waiting for the moment they would blossom into a second life as Krug Collection 1990.
The year 1990 was one of unforgettable contrasts in Champagne: after a particularly mild winter, spring brought a series of severe frosts. As the year unfolded, the careful attention given to the vines during this challenging period was to prove especially crucial.
No sooner had the biting cold lifted than a heatwave traversed the region and the branches that were thought to have suffered irreparably in the frosts miraculously came to life in the sun's invigorating rays. June, though cool at times, heralded a warm, luminous summer. The confluence of these conditions gave rise to an abundant harvest of grapes that showed excellent health. In a perfect reflection of the year, their ideal combination of freshness and maturity occasioned wines of the year balancing beautiful expression with remarkable structure.
Today Krug Collection 1990 reveals an incredible energy and youthfulness, complemented by a perfect harmony of generosity and structure. With such character and verve, Krug Collection 1990 will continue to develop new, surprising facets of its unprecedented personality.
The final composition of this bottle of Krug Collection 1990 is 40% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 23% Meunier.
The breathtaking second movement of an already admired opus, Krug Collection 1990 is time's second revelation of Krug Collection 1990.
Eric Lebel
Tasting notes
At first sight, a deep golden tone hints to both the sunshine and generosity of the year.
On the nose, indulgent notes of plum tart, cinnamon, crème pâtissière and gingerbread.
On the palate, opulence and creaminess combined with an amazing freshness, a lively festival of flavours: spices, brioche, candied, caramelized, citrus and dried fruit as well as notes of apricot, grapefruit, orange marmalade and lemon pie with lightly toasted nuts and a drizzle of fine liquid honey. Its extraordinary length enhances the experience.
Krug Collection 1990 could be enjoyed with morel mushroom risotto, duck with caramelised turnips or boudin blanc with truffles.
For dessert, it pairs beautifully with a gingerbread and orange tiramisu, cooked apples topped with toasted slivered almonds or simply some slices of aged Comté cheese.
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