1996 Champagne Krug, Brut Unit of Measure:6 X 750ML Gentle peat smoke reminiscent of

Gentle peat smoke reminiscent of a burnt-out bonfire lingers with seaweed and crisped brown sugar notes

Hint of golden syrup and masses of life and flowers

Moët & Chandon has been one of Champagne’s biggest names since the House was founded in 1743

yet it clearly has another two decades of prime drinking ahead of it

almost as if it wrapped within a ball of Pinot fruit

1996 Champagne Krug, Brut Unit of Measure:6 X 750ML Gentle peat smoke reminiscent ofVery fresh nose and a bone dry finish. More obvious fruit and more acidity than the 1990 Krug served alongside. Admirably long but still developing. 17+ 20, Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson. com (November 2021)