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Krug

Vintage Brut Champagne Blend 1996

Presented double-blind. The wine appears straw in color with medium viscosity and, apparently, there lots of tiny bubbles so there are signs of gas, LOL. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of ripe orchard fruit, red forest berries, marzipan, lemon curd, fresh brioche. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish lasts for an eternity. The texture is ever so creamy. Wow…well, I was drinking something special. Had to be Champagne. Maybe vintage? Maybe a tête de cuvée? The style was similar to Krug. Called Champagne from a producer like Krug. OMG…the 1996 Vintage Brut?! Sheesh…someone was feeling generous! Admitted, I don’t often get to drink vintage Krug (for many hundreds of reasons!) so my experience is obviously limited. However, there’s clearly no question in this being true to house style and, now that I know the vintage, this is showing why 1996 is so special. As others have noted, this is fresher than the 1995 I had some months ago (though, that was very special too) and had greater acid. I would like to think this provides a crystal ball for the 2008 vintage that is sure to follow a similar trajectory. Drinking very fine indeed, right now and should continue to do so through 2046…depending on how you like to drink your Champagne. — 11 days ago

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Had this a few years ago, special.

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David T
9.5

And even better when you follow it up Krug Rosé. Been awhile. — a month ago

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2004 base with wines going back to 1990. This bottle was even better than the last one I had about 1.5 years ago. Great richness and intensity with a long lingering finish. I have no doubt it will age but not sure how more enjoyable it can become. — 10 days ago

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The lemon, nuttiness, and richness made it easy to ID blind as Krug, excellent and on par with recent 168 and 169. — 16 days ago

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David T
9.4

Always special to enjoy Krug. — a month ago

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105/100 one of my best champagnes ever. D’Auvenay with bubbles — 10 days ago

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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Nariz: arandano, mora, eucalipto, ciruela, cassis y algo de pimiento verde

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M/M+

Bueno evolucion de la ultima vez. Tambien bueno por precio.
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Light amber. Beautifully settled and rounded. Hints of berry fruit, some brioche notes, dried apricot, honey. Still vivacious and bright but so complex and long. Delicious. — a month ago

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