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416040

Krug Clos du Mesnil
2004

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 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, 2004.

A chiselled and elegant expression of its terroir, Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 is the 18^th champagne from this unique plot, the first was created from the 1979 harvest.

Composition

100 %

Chardonnay

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Blend:

100% Chardonnay from the Clos du Mesnil from the year 2004

Cork received:

Autumn 2016

A word from

The cellar master

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 expresses a precise signature and striking grace. This champagne is a combination of outstanding purity and freshness with tension, vivacity, and great balance.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

The year 2004 called for patience with a crisp winter and chill spring keeping temperatures in Champagne cool for an exceptionally long time. May brought a gentle warmth to the region and in late summer the grapes ripened perfectly in the radiant sunshine.
Combining outstanding purity and freshness with tension, vivacity and great balance, today Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 reveals a precise signature and striking grace.

Time in cellar:

This individually numbered bottle spent at least 12 years in Krug’s cellars further developing its precise signature and striking grace. After regular tasting and appraisal, it received its cork as Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 in Autumn 2016.

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FOOD PAIRINGS

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 pairs beautifully with fish or shellfish dishes such as fillet of flounder in a saffron sauce, zander with beurre blanc, seared scallops or tuna carpaccio. It may also be enjoyed with delicately flavoured meat dishes such as blanquette de veau.

TASTING NOTES

At first sight, vibrant luminosity and an intense golden colour redolent of ripe wheat.

On the nose, delicate aromas of citrus, barley sugar and dried fruits with balance and freshness.

On the palate, it is generous and round with beautiful intensity. Initial hints of madeleine cake and brioche give way to notes of pastry, tarte tatin, lemon meringue, bitter orange and a little spice. The finish is long, with great tension and notes of candied ginger.

Note:

Serving Temperature

The House of Krug recommends that its Champagnes be served between 9°C and 12°C, as colder temperatures limit the expression of their flavours and aromas.

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Note:

The Joseph Glass

In 2011, we partnered with renowned crystalware maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug champagnes.

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Note:

The Influence of Time

All Krug champagnes gain in complexity and patina with the passage of time. We recommend storing them at the same temperature as you intend to serve them, between 9°C and 12°C.

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