{"title":"Krug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1843 by Joseph Krug in Reims, this legendary house stands as one of the most revered names in the region, celebrated for producing exclusively prestige cuvées. At age 42, Joseph walked away from a comfortable career to pursue a revolutionary vision: to create the most generous expression of \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e every single year, completely independent of weather and climate unpredictability. To achieve this, he turned his back on traditional vintage rules, instead tasting wines plot by plot and building a massive library of reserve individual wines to serve as a rich mixing palette. Today, his original philosophy is preserved in his famous cherry-red notebook, and the house remains dedicated to crafting multi-vintage masterpieces like the Krug Grande Cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eNow majority-owned by the luxury conglomerate LVMH - alongside iconic names like Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon - the Krug family remains actively involved in every major winemaking and blending decision. While often compared to its peers, Krug is uniquely distinct, often described by leading wine critics as a \"more intellectual wine\" due to its exceptional richness, complexity, and undeniable depth. It is a house built on patience, individual terroir, and the pursuit of pure pleasure, ensuring that every bottle delivers an unequalled generosity of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eExplore our Champagne Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"krug-vintage","title":"Krug Brut Vintage, 2006","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeerless and powerfully expressive vintage Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Quite rich and polished. No hint of astringency. But zesty on top and with lots of undertow. Long with a particularly rich finish.\" Jancis Robinson, 16 points, June 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16pts Jancis Robinson (Tasted Jun 19)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97pts Robert Parker (Tasted Sep 20)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95pts Decanter (Tasted Oct 20)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow to 2050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrilled shrimps, Indian buttermilk chicken, Cheesecake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKrugs 2006 Brut is clearly one of the vintages highlights. While many 2006 Champagnes are likely to be at their best in their demonstrative youth, this is one wine unquestionably built for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33334052290691,"sku":"100389","price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/Krug-2006-France-Champagne-Whelehans-Wines.jpg?v=1707394170"},{"product_id":"krug-brut-vintage-2008","title":"Krug Brut Vintage, 2008","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeerless and powerfully expressive vintage Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Just at the beginning of its life, this powerful and structured wine is still a bit restrained, yet even at this stage there are exquisite aromas of ripe pear, marzipan and spice. Although the aromas are still not very expressive, the texture and feel on the palate give the impression of immense potential. There is plenty of extract and thrilling acidity, but always in perfect balance. As Cavil notes: 'This is a wine marked by verticality and intensity'. The wine was disgorged with an extra-brut dosage in the summer of 2020. This will live for 50 years at least.\" Decanter, June 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18+pts Jancis Robinson (Tasted April 21)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99pts Decanter (Tasted June 22)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow to 2070\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrilled shrimps, Indian buttermilk chicken, Cheesecake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Pale greenish coppery colour. Intense evolved nose. A certain nuttiness and lots of lime flavour. Masses of acidity still but real depth too. Light bitterness. Lack of flesh. Structure dominates the filling. Mineral, almost wet cement on nose! Very dry finish. This one should run and run. Extremely zesty.\" Jancis Robinson\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43056327000195,"sku":"114880","price":595.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/krug-brut-vintage-2008-whelehans-wines.jpg?v=1704798281"},{"product_id":"krug-grand-cuvee-173eme-edition","title":"Krug \"Grand Cuvée\", 173éme Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most generous expression of Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe nose is expressive, fragrant and powerful, with aromas of toast and brioche, stone fruits, verbena, vanilla pastry cream, French toast and rum baba. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn the palate, this champagne is smooth, creamy, and generous, expressing flavours that echo the nose. Nuances of juicy fruit, peach in syrup, and ripe citrus give way to notes of beeswax, toast, and pine nut. A rich and precise texture, with a clean, lemony finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Krug Grande Cuvée Edition is composed of \u003cspan\u003e44% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, and 22% Meunier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of 150 wines from 13 different years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinum | 96 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect now\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt pairs well with simple dishes like aged Parmesan, Jabugo ham, and mature Comté cheese, but also with oysters and grilled prawns. Gourmet options include turbot with truffles, as well as Asian or Indian dishes, and desserts such as carrot cake, tarte tatin, and cheesecake. \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ We recommend serving Krug Champagnes at a temperature around \u003cstrong\u003e10 and 12ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE LABEL \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée was born from the dream of a man, Joseph Krug, who wished to offer, every year, the best possible champagne, regardless of climatic hazards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaison Krug therefore pays homage to its vision by offering, each year, a new edition of Krug Grande Cuvée, the most generous expression of champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCreated around the 2017 harvest, Krug Grande Cuvée 173rd\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a blend of 150 wines from 13 different years. The youngest dates from 2017 and the oldest from the 2001 vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn total, reserve wines from the House's extensive library represent 31% of the final blend, contributing the essential breadth and roundness to each Krug Grande Cuvée Edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eBrowse our Champagne Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56809293349208,"sku":"600149","price":289.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/krug-grande-cuvee-173-whelehans-wines-champagne-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1773237555"}],"url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/krug.oembed","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}