{"product_id":"2008-champagne-krug-clos-du-mesnil","title":"2008 Champagne Krug Clos du Mesnil","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e2008 Krug Clos du Mesnil is one of the most iconic Blanc de Blancs Champagnes ever produced, crafted from a single walled vineyard (Clos) of just 1.84 hectares in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of Champagne’s greatest Chardonnay villages. Made exclusively from Chardonnay and only in exceptional vintages, it represents the purest and most focused expression of Krug’s philosophy of precision, depth and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eThe 2008 vintage is widely regarded as legendary in Champagne, combining extraordinary acidity, structure and mineral precision with immense ageing potential. After more than a decade of lees ageing before release, the wine displays remarkable tension and complexity while still remaining youthful and tightly wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eThe nose is intensely refined and layered, showing lemon zest, citrus oil and white peach, alongside brioche, hazelnut, chalk and subtle smoky notes. On the palate, it is incredibly precise and linear, with fine mousse, crystalline acidity and a powerful chalky mineral backbone. Despite its intensity, the wine remains weightless and elegant, finishing with exceptional persistence and saline freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1834\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, this is one of the ultimate collector Champagnes - often considered the pinnacle of Blanc de Blancs. Compared to regular Krug Vintage, Clos du Mesnil is more focused, mineral and razor-sharp in structure, with extraordinary purity of Chardonnay expression. The 2008 vintage is especially significant and already considered one of the greatest releases of Clos du Mesnil ever made. This is not simply luxury Champagne - it is true fine wine at the highest level. Drink now with extended aeration or cellar for 30+ years. Perfect with caviar, oysters, lobster or the world’s finest dining experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInfo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"846\" style=\"height: 152px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChardonnay \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampagne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wine More Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50563729228091,"sku":"AL-1094641","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/2008_Champagne_Krug_Clos_du_Mesnil.jpg?v=1778034134","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2008-champagne-krug-clos-du-mesnil","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}