Krug Collection represents the House's rare library releases - exceptional vintage Champagnes that have been carefully cellared by Krug long after the original Vintage release, allowing them to develop extraordinary complexity while preserving remarkable freshness. Re-corked and released only when the House believes they have reached a new stage of maturity, these wines offer a unique opportunity to experience fully evolved Krug exactly as the House intends. The 1989 Collection, from one of Champagne's greatest warm vintages, is a masterpiece of richness, precision and longevity, combining the generosity of the year with the unmistakable elegance of Krug.

"The mingling of saline, nutty, and caramelized notes in the nose – adumbrating this wine’s entire performance – is gorgeous. Butter-toasted hazelnuts, dried wild mushrooms, kelp, and cocoa mingle in a silken, mouthwateringly saline and savory matrix reminiscent of oyster liquor laced with fresh lemon juice (because, there is still a youthfully citric store of energy here). This finishes with correspondingly pronounced umami and with tangy vibrancy of citrus and salt. After a day open, the nutty elements become more piquant and walnut-like, but the smoky hints of oxidation remain balanced by citric and mineral elements and positively integrated into a mysteriously diverse show. The palate becomes plusher (perhaps in part due to diminishing mousse) and creamy in an almost whipped-cream fashion, yet the long finish continues to offer uncanny refreshment."  The Wine Advocate, Nov 2013