Producer Notes
There are those that balk at Krug’s prices and see them as elitist and unapproachable and there are those that believe them to be the king of Champagne.
The original Mr Krug was a German but Krug Champagne is pretty much the archetype of French Champagne. It is also our favourite Champagne here at Nemo. The wine ages splendidly and when 20-30 years old, develops a more toasted, Rich-Tea-biscuit flavour which we adore.
istorically, they have offered a Grande Cuvee, a vintage and a rosé Champagne as well as Le Clos de Mesnil which is a single vineyard blanc de blancs. The range of wines is now a little extensive but we would still recommend the non-vintage, the vintage and the Clos du Mesnils.
Vintage Notes
Other non-vintage Champagne
Egly-Ouriet Tradition Champagne: £92
Tarlant Extra Brut Cuvee Louis Champagne: £110
Jerome Prevost La Closerie Les Beguines Extra Brut: £265
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut: £365
Ulysse Collin Les Pierrieres Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne: £430
Other wines from Krug
1962 Collection: £3550
1985 Collection (150cl): £4200
1988 Collection: £1200
1990 Brut Vintage: £810
1995 Collection: £1700
1996 Brut Vintage: £840
2003 Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs: £1550
2004 Brut Vintage: £400
2008 Brut Vintage: £600
Grande Cuvee Vertical Edition 1 (6x75cl): £1800
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