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THE 1985 VINTAGE<br />
January began with intense frosts and was -13 degrees F for two<br />
weeks and, as a result, some vines were completely destroyed.<br />
February and March were humid and cold with again some parcels<br />
destroyed from frost. From March to May there was a lot of rain<br />
and temperatures remained cold. From the beginning of July until<br />
mid-October it was very sunny with long periods of heat and some<br />
storms. Flowering began on the 15th of June, but was partially<br />
affected by outbreaks of Coulure, and harvest began on the 30th of<br />
September. The production was an average of 7,570 kg per hectare-<br />
a normal yield for the Chardonnay and a very small yield for the<br />
Pinot Noir(4,000 kg per hectare)The Alcoholic content was 9.5 to 11<br />
degrees and acidity was 7.5 to 9 grams per liter.<br />
Krug Collection 1985<br />
Champagne<br />
Lot 64: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s1121-<br />
1130, 1134-1135, Lot 65: Packed in individual wooden presentation<br />
cases, bottle #s 1136-1141<br />
30 different growths. Pinot Noir 48%, Pinot Meunier 22%,<br />
Chardonnay 30%. When I had this on Christmas Eve 2010, it was<br />
pure toast and marmalade, powerful, bone dry and yet honied –<br />
celestial mandarin orange juice. In 2012, it is superb, with the patina<br />
of the vintage. Figs and raisins, opulent and glittering. I just cannot<br />
get enough of this – a poorly-disguised plea if ever there were one!<br />
SS.<br />
64 12 bts (12 oc)<br />
per lot: $10,000-15,000<br />
65 6 bts (6 oc)<br />
per lot: $5,000-7,000<br />
THE 1989 VINTAGE<br />
Weather in January was mild and humid with only a few slight frosts.<br />
February saw some frosts at the beginning and then a continuation<br />
of the mild weather punctuated by some storms. April saw a return<br />
to colder temperatures and frosts on the 9th, 15th, 26th, 27th and<br />
28th. Conditions in May were hot and June had alternating periods<br />
of cool and warm weather. July to September saw the return of dry<br />
and hot weather. Flowering began on 29th May and Harvest began<br />
on the 7th of September. Average production was 11,000 kg per<br />
hectare. Alcoholic content was 9 to 11 degrees and Acidity was 6.5 to<br />
9.5 grams per liter.<br />
Krug Collection 1989<br />
Champagne<br />
Lot 66: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s 5011-<br />
5022, Lot 67: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle<br />
#s 5023-5034, Lot 68: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases,<br />
bottle #s 5035-5040<br />
25 different growths. Pinot Noir 47%, Pinot Meunier 24%,<br />
Chardonnay 29%. In 2012, a nose of French toast, beloved of the<br />
citizens of New Orleans. Almond blossom and the white peaches<br />
of old. A heavenly texture of silk that slides down – Fortuny in the<br />
mouth! It has now acquired an alluring nutty finish to add to all the<br />
other delights of this totally seductive wine. SS.<br />
66 12 bts (12 oc)<br />
67 12 bts (12 oc)<br />
per lot: $6,500-9,500<br />
68 6 bts (6 oc)<br />
per lot: $3,250-4,750<br />
HARVEST IN THE CLOS DU MESNIL VINEYARD<br />
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KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL<br />
Krug Clos du Mesnil, a very rare Champagne, showcases the unique<br />
character of a single plot of Chardonnay, harvested in a single year.<br />
Our 1.84 hectare vineyard overlooked by the village church has been<br />
protected by walls since 1698. The vineyard is located in the heart<br />
of Mesnil-Sur-Oger, one of the most iconic villages for Chardonnay<br />
in the Champagne region. Krug Clos du Mesnil has an expansive<br />
generous personality enhanced by the finish which powers through<br />
with extreme precision.<br />
1988 KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL<br />
16,554 bottles produced<br />
323 magnums produced<br />
Flowering began on 12th June and harvest began on the 30th of<br />
September. Alcoholic content was 9.45 degrees and acidity 8.5<br />
grams per liter<br />
Krug Clos du Mesnil 1988<br />
Champagne<br />
Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s 16505-16510<br />
Harmonious elegance and the finesse of the Chardonnay are a<br />
given here, but this also has hidden depths and creamy nuttiness that<br />
envelop you – and your palate. Long and lingering, as befits a great<br />
vintage, the first of that magic three-in-a-row. SS.<br />
69 6 bts (6 oc)<br />
per lot: $10,000-15,000<br />
KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL 1989<br />
16,372 bottles produced<br />
292 magnums produced<br />
Flowering began on the 30th of May and the harvest began on the<br />
7th of September. Alcoholic content was 10.8 degrees and acidity<br />
was 7.5 grams per liter.<br />
Krug Clos du Mesnil 1989<br />
Champagne<br />
Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s 12614-12619<br />
Really honied bouquet - in a blind tasting it was clearly 1989, with all<br />
its generous warmth and ripeness. The palate oozes ripeness and<br />
character, with brilliant balancing acidity from the Chardonnay. Long<br />
and luscious with a lovely fresh flourish at the end. Will age superbly.<br />
SS.<br />
70 6 bts (6 oc)<br />
per lot: $9,000-12,000<br />
KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL 1990<br />
16,417 bottles produced<br />
298 magnums produced<br />
Krug Clos du Mesnil 1990<br />
Champagne<br />
Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s 8272-8283<br />
In 2011, the bouquet of this and the 1990 Krug are, amazingly,<br />
becoming more similar. Mandarins and fresh linen on the nose.<br />
Then a touch of walnuts and honey. Fabulous freshness on the<br />
palate with a smidgen of grapefruit. Very creamy. SS.<br />
71 12 bts (12 oc)<br />
per lot: $20,000-30,000
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