KRUG COLLECTION 1996 WOOD BOX Bottle:12 shellfish or meaty fish (like

shellfish or meaty fish (like cod)

Ripe lemon in color

northeast Brazil

lemon tart and orange blossom with lip smacking acidity that begs for oysters on the half shell

the bouquet opens with delicate balsamic nuances of laurel and characteristic spicy notes of black pepper

KRUG COLLECTION 1996 WOOD BOX Bottle:12 shellfish or meaty fish (likeKrug 1996 Vintage Champagne in a Magnum size bottle is a rich, radiant gold and already promises a masterful combination of maturity and acidity while its aromas tease the nose with the tartness of fresh pear and candied lemon, the roundness of ripe fruit and nougatine. Then, even as the tastebuds are rebelling in the smooth, mellow flavours of honey, gingerbread and mocha, this extraordinary champagne unleashes its exuberant crescendo of freshness