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Krug 1989 is the result of a contrasting year ending with a very warm summer which gave mature, expressive, long lasting, complete and silky wines. To express the character of this year, the House of Krug blended 25 growths, well-structured and persistent Pinot Noirs (47%), rich Chardonnays (29%) and sparkling fresh Meunier (24%).
Now, over 22 years later, Krug Collection 1989 sparks new sensations that develop under time’s magical influence, expressing an outstanding new facet of this Champagne.
Krug 1989, originally part of the only trilogy of Krug Vintages in the history of the House. It was presented before Krug 1988. Krug 1989 not only tells the story of the year captured by Krug but now as Krug Collection, reveals a totally unprecedented personality. It is expressive and opulent.
Krug Collection 1989 is a true example of time sublimation; maturity reveals more facets and depth, new flavours surprise while old ones have gained structure. Krug Collection 1989 has a new adventure to live and share.
Wine Description
The Story
Time’s second revelation of Krug Vintage. A very limited number of bottles of each Krug Vintage are kept in ideal conditions at the House of Krug cellars. Tasted and appraised, they are waiting to blossom into a second life, a life that exalts time and reveals a new facet of this Champagne. Krug Vintage thus becomes Krug Collection. Time then takes on a new, hitherto unknown meaning.
Wine Information
A very limited number of bottles of Krug 1989 were kept in ideal conditions in Krug’s cellars. These bottles were tasted and appraised as they waited to blossom into a second life. Krug Collection 1989 is now at this stage. The opulence, roundness, and extroversion present in Krug 1989 find a beautiful harmony with an elegant and silky character enhanced by an expansive texture and a lingering finish. Now over 22 years later, Krug Collection 1989 sparks new sensations that develop under time’s magical influence, expressing an outstanding new facet of this Champagne to the delight of collectors around the world.
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Average Bottle Price
| 2015 | 2014 | 2012 | 2010 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 663€ +4.7% | 633€ -6.2% | 675€ +14.4% | 590€ +213.8% | 188€ |
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.
