WTN: Krug

[David M. Bueker]

Opened a bottle of the Krug multi-vintage this evening, and it was just amazing. Deep, rich fruit, a precise toastiness and an elusive spice that neither Laura nor I could put our finger on. Stunning stuff that may even justify its price.

Same here, David. Served alongside BV Bollinger and Boillot, it definitely stood out. Even among 5 1996 vintage Champagnes...

-Michael

[David M. Bueker]

I remember a quote from "Wine for Dummies": "We feel sorry for those who have never tried Krug. We feel worse for those who have."

Sounds great. The few Krugs I've had have been pretty incredible.

[Jenise]

I've always thought it worth the price. Hard to cough up the money, of course, but for me it has no equal. Wonder how they do that?

[Robin Garr]

One of the best freebies I ever got as a wine writer was a brunch interview with Rémy Krug at the Plaza in New York. I insisted on picking up the tab for my omelet, but he brought the wine.

I was present once when Rémy let us try twelve wines and then made a "mini-grand-cuvée" of them; rarely have I been that impressed.

Greetings from Sweden / Fredrik L

Last year I was able to get a couple of cases of the MV at sub-$100 per bottle...now the price is about 50% higher. Maybe after the holidays there will be a fire sale. The 1998 is not that much more expensive.

And in the ballpark, Krug price-wise, we had the 1985 Heidsieck Charlie the other night that was just amazing, with big yeasty/bread flavors that paired with escargot very well.... and at 26 it seemed very young.... followed by the 1995 Taittinger Comtes [off a wine list for less than the price of the MV Krug (it was 1/2 off night)] that was bright with more of the green apple flavors that was a nice way to finish dinner. I've got the 1999 Salon waiting to try now.

Last year I was able to get a couple of cases of the MV at sub-$100 per bottle...now the price is about 50% higher. Maybe after the holidays there will be a fire sale. The 1998 is not that much more expensive.

And in the ballpark, Krug price-wise, we had the 1985 Heidsieck Charlie the other night that was just amazing, with big yeasty/bread flavors that paired with escargot very well.... and at 26 it seemed very young.... followed by the 1995 Taittinger Comtes [off a wine list for less than the price of the MV Krug (it was 1/2 off night)] that was bright with more of the green apple flavors that was a nice way to finish dinner. I've got the 1999 Salon waiting to try now.

Dang Jimbo, I'm available for tastings. MV kills the NV imho.