{"product_id":"krug-collection-1988-gaveaeske","title":"Krug Collection 1988 Gaveæske","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrug Collection Brut Champagne 1988 is a rare and beautifully matured vintage that showcases Champagne at its most refined. Built from a balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it combines depth, elegance, and exceptional complexity, with the 1988 harvest standing out for its cool conditions and naturally vibrant acidity. A release from one of Champagne’s most revered houses, it is a collector’s wine with remarkable historical and cellar significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows a deep golden hue with a persistent, delicate mousse that reflects its long maturation in Krug’s cellars. The nose is layered and expressive, with dried fruit, citrus peel, honey, toasted nuts, spice, and a subtle mineral edge.\n\nThe palate is rich and silky, yet still driven by a striking freshness that keeps the wine poised and lifted. Notes of caramel, tobacco, spice, and mature fruit unfold in a long, complex finish. This is a Champagne with excellent aging potential, and while it is ready to enjoy now, it can continue to develop further nuance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for this vintage come from Champagne, where the cool 1988 growing season helped preserve acidity and intensify aromatic precision. Krug is known for rigorous grape selection and meticulous vinification, with each component fermented separately to preserve its character before blending. Extended ageing in the house’s cellars allows the wine to gain its signature depth, texture, and layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, roast poultry, truffle risotto, or mature hard cheeses. It is best served chilled at around 10-12°C, and a short period in the glass or a large white-wine stem can help the aromas open up. Decanting is generally not recommended, as the wine’s subtle mousse and delicate maturity are best preserved in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Krug was founded in 1843 and has become one of the most prestigious names in Champagne, admired for its uncompromising quality and unmistakably rich, complex style. Based in Reims, the house is renowned for its extensive reserve wines, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and patient ageing approach. Krug has earned a global reputation among collectors and connoisseurs as a benchmark producer of exceptional prestige Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122437005554,"sku":"FW-5463","price":1605.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/krug-collection-1988-gaveaeske","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}