1976 Krug Vintage
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Krug’s 1976 Vintage, tasted from magnum, is rich, deep and powerful, with Riesling-inflected veins of minerality that run through a core of orange peel, ash and dried flowers. A deeply Pinot leaning wine, the 1976 offers notable richness and breadth throughout. The 1976 vintage in Champagne is remembered for a hot, dry growing season with an early harvest that produced intense powerful wines. Krug’s 1976 Vintage is now fully mature. Well-stored examples should continue to drink well for a number of years, although there is no upside from cellaring bottles further. Interestingly, this 1976 magnum was aged on cork, rather than crown capsule, like the 1979 tasted alongside it.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A magnum of Krug's 1976 Vintage kicks things off grand style. It remains an awesome, powerful wine packed with rich, textured fruit and an enveloping totally extroverted personality.
The 1976 Krug Vintage was spellbinding. The wine’s signature warm, toasty creaminess was beautifully balanced by vibrant, bracing acidity. It was a great Champagne.
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.