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Krug Vintage 1996 Champagne 75cl in Krug Box Code: Country: Region: Category: Barcode: France Champagne Champagne - Vintage 3258064024518 Description: A rich, radiant gold, Krug 1996 already promises a masterful combination of maturity and acidity while its aromas tease the nose with the tartness of pear and candied lemon, the roundness of ripe fruit and nougatine. Then, even as the taste buds are revelling in the smooth, mellow flavours of honey, gingerbread, and mocha, this extraordinary champagne unleashes its exuberant crescendo of freshness that is at once totally unexpected and utterly Krug. Vintage 1996: 1996 is widely considered to have been one of the vintages of the century in Champagne. A highly changeable summer, alternating periods of intense heat with spells of heavy rain, was followed, as harvest approached, by dry, sunny days and unusually chilly nights, producing wines of contrast and character. This was a year in which the elements conspired with Krug's unique craftsmanship - in particular the first fermentation in small oak casks - to elevate the intense contrasts that define the taste of Krug to unprecedented extremes. Krug 1996 is exceptional - an eccentric champagne that first caresses the senses with its rich aromas, firm texture and full, ripe flavours, then dramatically explodes into jubilant freshness. Background: The release of a Krug Vintage is always an inspiring moment. Only in outstanding years does Krug declare a vintage, and to earn that prized definition, a harvest must demonstrate personality of a single year, expressed with all the intensity and elegance of the legendary Krug style. Presented in a brown and gold Krug Vintage 1996 branded box. OUT OF STOCK (Krug Vintage 1998 Champagne 75cl - In Stock) Size: Body: ABV: Ideal with: Availability: 75cl 12% aperitif Out of Stock Price: £245.00 (inc. vat) Special Offers: