1969 Krug Collection
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The 1969 Krug Collection, from magnum, was all oysters, seashells and minerality. It was a fabulous bottle.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 1969 Collection showed off exotic nuances of smoke, passion fruit and spices in an understated, hushed style for Krug.
A very early vintage. White truffles on the nose, savoury. Makes me think of Angelo Gaja (Krug’s distributor in Italy, I believe.) Quite delicate again but heavier than the 1973. Long. A bit of damp-plaster aroma. More solid and austere than modern vintages. Very, very dry finish. Lots of acidity (like 1988). Hint of something very slightly fishy. (JR)
About the producer
Krug is a remarkable Champagne House which only makes prestige cuvées. The wines – with their distinctive rich, complex, oxidative style – are some of the region’s best.