{"product_id":"krug-clos-du-mesnil-2004-gaveaeske","title":"Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 Gaveæske","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrug Clos du Mesnil 2004 is a remarkably rare Blanc de Blancs Champagne, made exclusively from Chardonnay grown in a single 1.84-hectare vineyard in the heart of Mesnil-sur-Oger. Bottled in a gift box, it captures the purity and precision of one exceptional parcel in one outstanding vintage, offering a distinctive expression of Champagne terroir and a style that has become one of Krug’s most iconic creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows an intense golden hue that hints at both concentration and maturity. The nose is layered and expressive, unfolding with aromas of toffee apple, caramel, ripe citrus fruit, and a subtle touch of toasted nuts, with a gentle wheat-like richness underlying the bouquet.\n\nOn the palate, it opens with striking generosity and breadth, beginning with notes of brown sugar, candied ginger, and pecan before giving way to a vivid wave of citrus freshness. The finish is long, elegant, and finely cut, balancing richness with remarkable energy. While already captivating, this Champagne also has excellent aging potential, with the structure and depth to evolve beautifully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos du Mesnil comes from a tiny, historic Chardonnay vineyard planted in the chalk-rich heart of Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of Champagne’s most celebrated villages for the grape. Krug’s philosophy here is focused on revealing the individuality of a single parcel and a single harvest, with meticulous grape selection and vinification aimed at preserving precision, texture, and the vineyard’s distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe this Champagne well chilled, ideally around 9–11°C, to allow its depth and freshness to show at their best. It pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, roasted poultry, truffled risotto, or aged hard cheeses, and can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative wine. Decanting is generally not necessary, though a little time in the glass will help the wine open further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Krug was founded in 1843 and has long been regarded as one of the great names of Champagne, celebrated for its meticulous blending, age-worthy wines, and uncompromising quality. Clos du Mesnil was first created in 1979 by the Krug brothers as an unusual and visionary Champagne made entirely from one parcel in one year, at a time when blending was the norm. Today, it stands as one of the house’s most distinctive and admired wines, and a benchmark for single-vineyard Chardonnay in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122410987762,"sku":"FW-266","price":2007.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/2_2_534_1.png?v=1777475913","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/krug-clos-du-mesnil-2004-gaveaeske","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}