Lot 18 , Charles Heidsieck Brut Finest Non Vintage Champagne circa 1980 (1), 2000 Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut, Champagne, France (1), 1964 Krug Private Cuvee BRUT, Champagne, France (1)

Charles Heidsieck Brut Finest Non Vintage Champagne circa 1980 (1)
2000 Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut, Champagne, France (1)
1964 Krug Private Cuvee BRUT, Champagne, France (1) 93/100 Drink 2020-2032 - NEAL MARTIN, VINOUS, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The 1964 Krug Private Cuvée, which was renamed Grande Cuvée from 1978, is still vibrant and engaging on the nose, with scents of lemon rind and baked bread, followed by a light metallic note akin to antique cutlery rather than stainless steel. It has wonderful definition and potency. The palate is a different story. Surprisingly malic on the entry, it is dominated by a sharp – verging on shrill – bead of acidity that I feel compromises the finish. That’s a pity as the entry is irresistible with its subtle hazelnut and loamy tones. Don’t get me wrong - I loved this Krug and it deserves applause since it showed little sign of age and yet...curiously, it left me wanting more.
£200-500

Condition:
Vendor provenance; 'The Moët has been in our possession since the early 2000’s. The older two bottles were actually uncovered when we cleared my father in law’s house, some 20 years ago, and have been stored by us since then. He used to work for one of the banks in the City of London and I suspect the bottles were a gift from that time.'

Sold for £500