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Krug Vintage 1973

750 ml Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Champagne, France 1973

Krug Vintage 1973 is a dry, light-bodied sparkling from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier (Champagne, France), in the sparkling style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, duck. Cheapest offer £1950.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Hedonism Wines
In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£1950.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
body
2 / 5
light
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Chardonnay + Pinot Noir prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Sparkling
rules-v1
Colour
Sparkling
merchant feed
Origin
Champagne · Champagne · France
inferred from Champagne
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
merchant feed
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
celebration · aperitif · wedding · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Chardonnay
Typical aromas: green apple, lemon, wet stone (cool); peach, melon, pineapple (warm). Serve at 8–12 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Chardonnay · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
medium · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Established in 1843, Krug holds a prestigious position alongside renowned brands such Dom Pérignon and Cristal in the realm of champagne. Described by founder Joseph Krug as a `champagne of circumstances` in his personal notebook, Krug Vintage offerings represent a blend of the most expressive wines from a specific year, enriched by more than a decade of ageing in the cellars. Krug 1973 was produced during a legendary vintage for Champagne, the best of the decade.

Other vintages of Krug Vintage we list
1971£1650.001976£1315.001981£1250.001982£1000.001985£975.001988£975.001989£815.001990£960.001995£625.002000£500.002002£575.002003£390.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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