{"product_id":"krug-2008","title":"Krug Vintage 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrug 2008 is an exceptional vintage, nicknamed \"Classic Beauty\" by the House's tasting committee for its balance, vibrant freshness and great purity. It comes from one of the coolest years in Champagne in over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay and aged for around twelve years in the cellars, it shows remarkable complexity: elegant, vertical and long. A great ageworthy champagne for lovers of precision and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Krug\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53% Pinot Noir, 25% Meunier, 22% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 12 years in the cellars, then rested after disgorgement; released in 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCandied lemon, fresh hazelnut, acacia honey and white flowers; a straight, mineral palate with a persistent finish of citrus, fine brioche and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn iconic champagne with exceptional ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storing Krug 2008\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe Krug 2008 at 10 to 12 °C. The house of Krug recommends a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute, to let the aromas express themselves. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts tension and freshness pair with seared scallops, turbot with beurre blanc, langoustines or aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/krug-grande-cuvee\"\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée: why is every edition unique?\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/vins-de-reserve-en-champagne\"\u003ethe role of reserve wines in Champagne\u003c\/a\u003e and our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-meilleurs-champagnes-d-exception\"\u003ethe finest exceptional champagnes\u003c\/a\u003e. The whole house is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/krug\"\u003eKrug collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Krug make a vintage every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Krug only declares a vintage when the year has a distinctive character it wants to tell. The rest of the time, the house focuses on the Grande Cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Krug ID?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle carries a code on its back label, the Krug ID. Entered on the house website, it tells the story of the bottle: blend, disgorgement date and tasting advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders of €300 or more. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58000878502237,"sku":null,"price":4818.31,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/Copiedecaveaupost_1_1faf736c-dd2c-4282-abb8-a742f258558d.jpg?v=1773661413","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en-hk\/products\/krug-2008","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}