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Wine Description
The Story
To the delight of Krug Lovers around the world, a very limited number of Krug Vintage bottles are kept in ideal conditions in the House’s cellars. They are tasted and appraised as they wait to blossom into a second life. The Cellar Master might then decide that some Krug Vintages reveal a new personality and become Krug Collection. Krug Collection is a tribute to time sublimation: maturity exposes hidden facets, depth and new flavours, while g...
Vintage 1961
The 1961 vintage in Champagne is celebrated as an exceptional year that yielded wines of outstanding quality and finesse. In this vintage report, we will delve into the key characteristics and highlights of the 1961 Champagne wines.
Weather Conditions: The weather conditions in Champagne during the 1961 growing season were instrumental in shaping the extraordinary character of the vintage. The year began with a mild winter, followed by a sp...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2024 | 2021 | 2015 | 2014 | 2011 | 2010 | 2005 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 590€ +14.0% | 5 780€ +65.7% | 3 488€ -1.3% | 3 533€ +68.3% | 2 099€ +5.7% | 1 985€ +142.1% | 820€ +155.5% | 321€ |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.