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1996 Krug Grand Cuvee, not bad at all
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:31 pm
by morph_associates
A pleasant drop with enormous flavours and a thorough finish. Probably one of the better vintages I've tasted so far.
Competes with Krug's top-end range very strongly.
Re: 1996 Krug Grand Cuvee, not bad at all
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:36 am
by Mike Hawkins
I've had it a few times and found it hard going - very tight and acidic (that said, the 96 Salon is even harder to enjoy now IMO). The rest are slumbering in my Australian cellar for the next 15 years. At a similar age the 1990 was more 'open for business' so to speak - its a champagne I really enjoy.
Cheers
Mike
Re: 1996 Krug Grand Cuvee, not bad at all
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:47 am
by michel
Mike Hawkins wrote:I've had it a few times and found it hard going - very tight and acidic (that said, the 96 Salon is even harder to enjoy now IMO). The rest are slumbering in my Australian cellar for the next 15 years. At a similar age the 1990 was more 'open for business' so to speak - its a champagne I really enjoy.
Cheers
Mike
I have to agree-I had bottle open over two days on release and it was undrinkable -20 year wine i reckon. Tried 96 salon at restaurant II last year and it was more approachable but still too young.
Re: 1996 Krug Grand Cuvee, not bad at all
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:01 pm
by monghead
Yes,
Found the Krug extremely hard work, but loved the Salon...