{"product_id":"champagne-krug","title":"Krug, 2004 Vintage Brut","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.totalwine.com\/wine\/champagne-sparkling-wine\/champagne\/brut\/krug-vintage-champagne\/p\/5677750?s=1117\u0026amp;igrules=true\" title=\"[Acquire Product]\"\u003e[Acquire Product]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSince its founding in 1843, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eMaison Krug\u003c\/b\u003e has remained the only Champagne House to exclusively craft prestige cuvées, guided by Joseph Krug’s radical vision that a great Champagne should represent the absolute pinnacle of generosity every single year. It is an institution with a weighted physical soul, where the uncompromising practice of fermenting every individual vineyard plot in small oak casks acts as a permanent record of artisanal devotion. By selecting a bottle of Krug, you are entering a world where time is the primary ingredient, and where the \"Krug Method\"—an obsessive attention to detail and a library of reserve wines—ensures a depth of character that no other House can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.krug.com\/en-us\/champagne\/krug-2004\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj0lNCYjdKSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_wE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKrug 2004\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, nicknamed \"\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eLuminous Freshness\u003c\/b\u003e,\" is the definitive story of a year so vibrant and elegant that it moved the Tasting Committee to immortalize its radiant energy. This vintage serves as a stable pillar of the House’s legacy, capturing a dialogue between shining Chardonnays and a robust backbone of Pinot Noir. The nose is an invitation into a sophisticated landscape of candied citrus, ginger, and quince, which gracefully unfolds into the rich, comforting aromas of lemon meringue tart. There is a grounded rhythmic joy in the palate’s precision, where the vivacity of Meunier grapes brings a rare tension and citrus-driven brilliance that remains like nothing else in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe Krug 2004 offers more than just a drink; it provides a distinguished atmosphere of \"Luminous Freshness\" that evokes the crisp, sun-drenched air of a summer morning in Reims. With over twelve years of patient maturation in the cellars, this Champagne has developed a silky texture and an elegant finish of brioche and honey that demands attention. It is a singular expression of a remarkable year, delivering a sensory experience of uncompromising luxury and a luminous complexity that draws the connoisseur into the very heart of the Krug heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Reims, Champagne, France \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eThe Blend:\u003c\/b\u003e 39% Chardonnay, 37% Pinot Noir, 24% Meunier \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/b\u003e Over 12 years on the lees \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e Candied Citrus, Quince, Ginger, and Lemon Meringue \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003eSignificance:\u003c\/b\u003e Known for its exceptional \"Luminous Freshness,\" the 2004 is a collector’s dream, showcasing the rare Meunier-driven vivacity that perfectly balances the traditional power and oak-aged patina of the Krug style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Inheritant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160195461423,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/1542\/8399\/files\/kv4mcdoaowq1m72t7i7f.jpg?v=1770974208","url":"https:\/\/www.theinheritant.com\/products\/champagne-krug","provider":"The Inheritant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}