{"product_id":"krug-cuvee-classic","title":"Cuvée Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrug is primarily known as a Champagne house – but the \u003cstrong\u003eCuvée Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e shows a different side: a fruit-forward red wine that does without oak aging and thus consistently focuses on the purity of the grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Aromatic Morello cherries take center stage, dominating both the nose and palate. A mild, well-integrated acidity adds freshness without overpowering the fruit. The tannins are soft and structured – not a cumbersome framework, but a smooth foundation that provides a well-rounded finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The decision to forgo oak aging is a conscious one: the fruit should speak for itself, not the barrel. The result is an approachable, everyday red wine with a clear aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasta with tomato sauce, grilled chicken thighs, medium-aged Gouda cheese, or as a simple accompaniment to dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now without a long wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Weingut Krug","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":53019247313232,"sku":"VJ0700-2023","price":11.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_krug_cuve__classic.webp?v=1771238027","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/krug-cuvee-classic","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}