{"product_id":"krug-clos-du-mesnil-2004-gaveaeske","title":"Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 Gaveæske","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrug Clos du Mesnil 2004 is one of Champagne’s rarest expressions: a single-parcel, single-vintage blanc de blancs from the legendary heart of Mesnil-sur-Oger. Made entirely from Chardonnay grown in Krug’s 1.84-hectare walled vineyard, it captures both the precision of the terroir and the house’s uncompromising craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep, luminous golden color, hinting at maturity and concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, with aromas of toffee apple, caramel, ripe citrus, warm wheat, and a subtle touch of toasted nuts.\n\nThe palate opens with remarkable generosity and breadth, moving through notes of brown sugar, candied ginger, and pecan before revealing a vibrant core of citrus freshness. Despite its richness, the wine remains impeccably composed, finishing with exceptional length, elegance, and a refined mineral edge. It has the structure and balance to age gracefully for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos du Mesnil comes from a single 1.84-hectare vineyard in Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of the most celebrated Chardonnay villages in Champagne. The site’s chalk-rich soils and protected, walled setting help preserve freshness while building depth and tension. Harvested by hand and vinified with Krug’s meticulous attention to detail, the wine is produced to express the character of this exact parcel and vintage rather than a broader house style blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Champagne for refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, turbot, roast chicken with cream sauce, or aged Comté and Parmesan. Serve well chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to allow its complexity to unfold. Decanting is not usually necessary, but a short time in the glass can help reveal its full aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Krug, founded in 1843, is one of the most prestigious houses in Champagne, known for its depth, precision, and highly individual approach to blending and vineyard expression. Clos du Mesnil was first created in 1979 as a radical departure from Champagne tradition, showcasing what a single vineyard and single vintage of Chardonnay could achieve. Today it stands as one of Krug’s most iconic achievements and a benchmark for exceptional terroir-driven Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252005491025,"sku":"FW-266","price":2007.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2_2_534_1.png?v=1783442755","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/krug-clos-du-mesnil-2004-gaveaeske","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}