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Krug--Vintage 1985
6 bottles per lot
PROPERTY OF A CONNOISSEUR From a true Champagne lover comes this deep collection of Cristal, Dom Pérignon and Salon, all bought on release. This is followed up with a short but tight selection of Bordeaux: Palmer, Lafite, Haut Brion and Lafleur. This consignor is fastidious about his storage, and everything he owns is professionally stored. Having tasted numerous examples from this cellar we, as a wine department, can concur that his eye towards condition is unparalleled. KRUG No other major champagne house exudes rarity and opulence more than Krug. Gaining almost cult-like status, Krug's legendary vintages age with grace and often surpass life expectations. The vinous nature of Krug champagne elevates its status beyond the world of sparkling wines. A mere 500,000 bottle production is dwarfed compared to over two million bottles made at other major houses, adding to Krug's mythical heights. The comparison is unfair, though, as Krug only produces prestige cuvées and even its non-vintage Grande Cuvée is designated "multi-vintage" and rivals many vintage champagnes. Achieving this high standard for all champagne produced is not an easy feat. Sourcing quality fruit grows increasingly difficult each year, but Krug prides itself on the strong relationships it holds with the region's best growers that they rely upon. A stunning 98 percent of all grapes are from grand cru vineyards and most blends are around 40 percent Pinot Noir. Several generations of winemaking craftsmanship are put to use in the creation of Krug today. Johann-Joseph Krug founded the house in 1843 and now, descendants Rémi and Henri are still in leading the way. The house style is created by fermenting each cru separately in 205 liter, neutral barrels and the reserve wine is stored in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is discouraged, giving the young wine racy acidity that translates into the incredibly long life that the finished champagne can achieve. No wine is disgorged until it is at least six years old. Krug--Vintage 1985 Reims Both lots in original cartons. All bottles in individual original coffrets "A medium lemon yellow color, the 1985 Krug was surprisingly youthful next to the '82. On the nose, the wine still showed citrus and apple aromas and some toasted, nutty notes, but little of the developed character of the wines that either preceded or followed it in the tasting. On the palate, the wine is still remarkably fresh and crisp, with a lingering finish." CC, June 2007 6 bottles per lot