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The magnum we opened now was outwardly in perfect condition. The host of the evening, Ralf Frenzel, had bought three cases of this close to divine champagne direct from Henri Krug some ten years earlier. The wine was youthful and its fill level first class. Decanted 10 minutes. Retained its best qualities in glass for approximately 45 minutes.
In our opinion, this is one of the best 1970s Krugs, with only the 1979 vintage reaching the same le...
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...
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Krug Collection 1973 Magnum
Krug is known for very pricey and high-quality vintage champagnes they mature in their cellars for 6–10 years before recorking and introducing in the market. Krug Collection is a series of their best old vintages stored in the estate's own cellars for 15–40 years until their "second life" begins. The bottles are then given numbered metal plates and sold in very small quantities.
Vintage 1973
33 different growths. Pinot Noir 51%, Meunier 16%, Chardonnay 33%. In 2012, this has a bouquet of greengages and stunning depth and intensity - all this from a big crop! A touch of toffee and a satiny texture. Nougatine with lemon zest and liquid heather liqueur. Almonds and marzipan at the end. I think you can tell from all this that I consider this 1973 a chef d'oeuvre, absolutely fascinating in all its facets and rivetingly lovely. Serena S...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2024 | 2023 | 2020 | 2015 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2005 | 2000 |
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| 4 180€ +8.0% | 3 870€ +2.2% | 3 785€ +15.0% | 3 290€ +93.6% | 1 699€ +72.8% | 983€ -20.2% | 1 232€ -4.4% | 1 289€ +51.3% | 852€ +142.0% | 352€ |
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.