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Okay gang, Superbowl has come and gone and along with it, the previously mnetioned magnum of '89 Krug. Having sat through both, let me say that the Krug handily eclipsed the game as the star of the show. What a sublime feast for the tastebuds. Definitely superior to the Grand Cuvee, this wine was saturated with toastiness and possessed a deep complex structure utterly devoid of any bitterness or harshness in the finish. It is very difficult to find a champagne that can be "chewed" in a langorous manner such as I did this one and not encounter any sour notes anywhere along the line. Although it could probably hold up well to another 20 years en boutille, it seemed to be well nigh approaching its peak and I would encourage any prospective imbibers to seek it out if finances allow and if there is a desire that burns to rub flutes with the very best that champagne has to offer in the here and now. If only it had been a jeroboam! Sigh.
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