Krug 1996 (6 BT)

Krug 1996

Excellent levels and appearance, individual coffrets within oc

On its 20th birthday (oh, that it was also mine!), still stupendously impressive, a monumental Krug and the last year when Paul Krug was part of the tasting team. I always thought that it might bear a resemblance to the legendary 1928 when it was at a similar age. It has that great tension between ripeness and acidity that is a mark of 1996, plus vinosity and power, icy orange zests and seamless silk. Sleek structure in liquid form. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 98

6 bts (oc)

Provenance:

FROM THE PROFESSIONAL, UNDERGROUND AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED STORAGE OF WINE CONNOISSEUR, TOP QUALITY BORDEAUX, BURGUNDY AND RHONE, BOUGHT UPON RELEASE

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, Available Duty Paid

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