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419052

Krug Clos du Mesnil
2006

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2006 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, 2006.

A chiselled and elegant expression of its terroir, Krug Clos du Mesnil 2006 is the 19^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 2006

Cork received:

Autumn 2019

A word from

The cellar master

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2006 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 2006 was considered a hot one in Champagne, with extreme highs and 23 days recorded over 30°C. It was a capricious climate that went from dry periods to intense rainfall - in August, the equivalent of 2 months of rain fell in only 2 weeks.

Fortunately, the sun returned to complete the ripening period, shining on a beautiful harvest. The grapes showed balance similar to that of 2002 and 1989, which were also beautiful and generous years. The 2006 harvest at Clos du Mesnil took place between 14 and 16 September, affording 14,973 bottles and 800 magnums (to be presented at a later date).

Time in cellar:

This individually numbered magnum spent at least 14 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 2006 in Autumn 2019.

Part 1

Food Pairings

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2006 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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Ratings

"The first aromatic impression is surprisingly floral in the context of such a hot vintage, and then evolves to reveal elements of menthol, liquorice and yellow fruit. With aeration, the bouquet blossoms to reveal increasing complexity, including spicy notes. On the palate, this is a fleshy and densely textured Clos du Mesnil with a salty tang on the finish, one that stands out for its singularity, albeit in the context of a classic crystalline, tense purity. Bravo – a work of art!"

Rating: 99/100

Decanter - 2020

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