Schlagwort: Clos du Mesnil

Presenting Maison KRUG

Juni 2nd, 2025
For generations, Maison KRUG has stood as a beacon of unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation in the world of champagne. Inspired by the visionary Joseph Krug, Maison KRUG is renowned for crafting unparalleled champagnes, each a unique expression of artistry and dedication.

Today I invite you to explore our exceptional range, where every bottle tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and unforgettable flavor.

Discover the art of champagne elevated.

KRUG Vintage

The story of a year, captured by KRUG.

At Maison KRUG, every vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year – a blend of its most expressive wines, enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars.

Each KRUG Vintage is different: it tells the story of the unique circumstances of the year.

Choose your favorite vintage : 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011 – I’m proud to give you privileged access to the widest and most exclusive selection available on the market – coming directly from Maison.

KRUG Clos du Mesnil

The purity of a single plot of Chardonnay, from a single year.

KRUG Clos du Mesnil exalts the extreme purity of one of the finest terroirs in Champagne – a single walled plot of vines, the Clos du Mesnil – and of a single grape variety, Chardonnay – from a single year. A chiselled and elegant expression of its terroir, KRUG Clos du Mesnil 2009 is the 21^st champagne from this unique plot, the first was created from the 1979 harvest.

Choose your favorite vintage : 1985, 2006, 2008, 2009 – I am delighted to give you access to the widest selection on the market – coming directly from Maison.

KRUG Clos d’Ambonnay

The intensity of a single plot of Pinot Noir, from a single year.

Born from the capricious climate of 2006, KRUG Clos d’Ambonnay 2006 exhibits extraordinary finesse.
KRUG Clos d’Ambonnay is a rare gem epitomizing the attention to detail, uncompromising quality and appreciation for unique terroirs inherited from Joseph Krug.
It is the sixth champagne from this unique plot of Pinot Noir. The first was created with the harvest of 1995.

Choose between 75cl and Magnum – exclusively for my Private clients.

KRUG Collection

Time’s second revelation of KRUG Vintage.

To the delight of KRUG Lovers around the world, a very limited number of bottles of KRUG Vintage are kept in ideal conditions in the House’s cellars. Over time, they continue to develop in maturity, revealing flavours and aromas of astonishing freshness, elegance and finesse.

Choose your favorite Collection : 1985, 1995, 1996 – coming directly from Maison, no intermediaries with unreliable storage conditions.

KRUG Rosé

A singular rosé champagne, an astonishing balancing act between finesse and substance.

The story of Krug Rosé dates back to 1976. With Joseph’s non-conformist spirit at heart, the 5th generation of the Krug family crafted a new composition, an unexpected rosé inspired by the Maison’s reputed art of blending.

Thus, the first Édition of Krug Rosé, a singular champagne achieving an astonishing balancing act between finesse and substance, came to be. Each year, Maison Krug presents a new Édition of Krug Rosé.

A masterful blend of white base wines to bestow elegance, fruit notes and great freshness, completed with traditionally macerated Pinot Noir red wines to add structure and spice.

Composed around the harvest of 2016, Krug Rosé 28^ème Édition is a blend of 32 wines from 6 different years, the youngest from 2016, and the oldest from 2010.

KRUG Grande Cuvée

The most generous expression of Champagne.

Krug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of Joseph Krug to craft the very best champagne he could offer, every year, regardless of annual variations in climate. It is always a blend of over 120 individual wines from more than 10 different years, expressing a fullness of flavours and aromas impossible to achieve with the wines of a single year.

Composed around the harvest of 2016, Krug Grande Cuvée 172^ème Édition is a blend of 146 wines from 11 different years. The youngest is from the year 2016 and the oldest dates back to 1998.

Choose your favorite edition : 162ème, 163ème, 170ème , 173ème very soon – I’m delighted to give you access to the widest selection on the market – coming directly from Maison.

Celebrate your special moments with Maison Krug, secure your preferred cuvée directly with me today.

Read more:
- KRUG Clos du Mesnil 2009
- Wie lange ist Champagner haltbar? Hier lesen.
- Reifung auf der Hefe mit Korken: tirage à liège
- Was geschieht nach der Reifung: Rütteln, Degorgieren, Dosage, Verkorken
- Maison KRUG
KRUG Clos du Mesnil 2009

Mai 23rd, 2025
Since 1843, Maison Krug has been guided by the vision of Joseph Krug to craft the very best champagne he could offer, every year, regardless of annual climate variations.

In the early 1970s, brothers Rémi and Henri Krug, fifth generation of the Krug family, seized the opportunity to acquire a walled vineyard in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, reputed for the exceptional purity of its Chardonnay.

They had the bold idea to create the ultimate tribute to individuality: a champagne from one plot, one grape variety, and a single harvest year. The first Krug Clos du Mesnil was crafted from the harvest of 1979.

KRUG Clos du Mesnil

Maison Krug’s unique craftsmanship has revealed a rare champagne from a remarkable terroir, the Clos du Mesnil.

This 1.84-hectare (4.5-acre) vineyard overlooked by the village church has been protected by walls since 1698. It is located in the heart of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of the most iconic villages for Chardonnay in the Champagne region.

The purity of a single plot of Chardonnay, from a single year.

“Encapsulating joy and the crisp morning spring mist.”
Julie Cavil, Krug Cellar Master

Krug Clos du Mesnil perpetuates the nonconformist spirit of Joseph Krug, founder of Maison Krug. It illustrates the Maison’s commitment to crafting champagnes of undisputed quality by respecting the individuality of each plot of vines, transforming its fruit into a unique wine. This art requires careful berry tastings before harvest and meticulous fruit.

Initially intended to ensure a regular supply of Chardonnay wines to enrich the blend of Krug Grande Cuvée, Krug’s Clos du Mesnil plot has consistently and uniquely revealed a beautiful character year after year.

Born at a time when the conventions in Champagne concentrated on blending multiple wines from varied plots, Krug Clos du Mesnil offers a Champagne of exceptional beauty and poise, telling a story of this plot’s grapes, only on very special years.

Wine profile Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009

The 21st champagne from this vineyard. A virtuoso solist.

A harsh winter and mild spring with storms from May to July. Summer was ideal: dry with cool nights upon harvest which took place on 10-11 September. Wines were fruity, delicate and full bodied with a touch of spice.

From a tiny walled plot of 1.84 hectares (4.5 acres), in the heart of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of the most iconic villages for Chardonnay in the Champagne region.

Technical Information:
Vineyard: Clos du Mesnil, Mesnil-sur-Oger
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Lees Ageing: 16 years
Cork received: Winter 2023-2024
Dosage: 5 g/l
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink: Now to 2055

Tasting Notes:

On the nose, honeysuckle, vegetal and floral notes,
gingerbread, brioche, orange blossom madeleine, and citrus fruit.

On the palate, precise and chiselled. Ripe, freshly squeezed lemon, generous citrus fruit, pear in syrup. Beautiful bitters, with a slightly spicy finish.

Parining inspiration:

The purity of the Chardonnay from Krug’s Clos du Mesnil exhibits
remarkable purity and chiselled citrus that will enhance shellfish.

Gastronomic:
▪ Cod in beurre blanc sauce with chives
▪ Ricotta stuffed pasta with zucchini flowers

Simple pleasure:
▪ Freshly shucked Rock oysters
▪ Roasted eggplant with tahini

Weiterführende Links:
- Taste Clos du Mesnil 2009 with us
- Wie lange ist Champagner haltbar? Hier lesen.
- Reifung auf der Hefe mit Korken: tirage à liège
- Was geschieht nach der Reifung: Rütteln, Degorgieren, Dosage, Verkorken
- Maison KRUG