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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 1996 Vintage is magnificent. A towering, explosive Champagne, the 1996 delivers the house’s signature breadth in a full-bodied, structured Champagne with enough pure density and acidity to age well for decades. Warm nutty and spiced overtones add nuance on the finish. The 1996 is just beginning to enter the early part of its mature stage, where it is sure to remain for several decades. Krug's Vintage is one of the truly epic wines of the year. 10/2014

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Richard Juhlin

Richard Juhlin

A wine from the top vintage from the top producer can of course be nothing but fantastically good. However, it is easy to be disappointed when the expectation arc is tightened too hard. I was invited to my first bottle of this stately, but unredeemed wine by the Danish champagne couple Peter and Torun Kirk during an unforgettable dinner in their Copenhagen villa. We drank it side by side with a really wonderful bottle of 1988 Krug which in pure enjoyment classed out the 96'. However, it should be said that the 96' will be a heroic wine in a really long time. It is reminiscent of the 28 and also some of the 61 in its compact garb and youthful grumpy acidity. Monumental construction that has suddenly become mature and really good. Perfect 2024. 08/2024