Krug Clos du Mesnil

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

 

Krug Clos du Mesnil, a very rare Champagne, showcases the unique character of a single plot of Chardonnay, harvested in a single year. This 1.84 hectare vineyard overlooked by the village church has been protected by walls since 1698. The vineyard is located in the heart of Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of the most iconic villages for Chardonnay in the Champagne region. 

 

Part 1

The latest Édition

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009 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, 2009.

A chiselled and elegant expression of its terroir, Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009 is the 21st champagne from this unique plot, the first was created from the 1979 harvest.

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Part 2

The Story of

Krug Clos du Mesnil

In 1971, Rémi and Henri Krug, 5th generation of the Krug family secured vineyards in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger, renowned for Chardonnay, including a 1.84 ha walled plot in the heart of the village.

Since then, Krug Clos du Mesnil has only been created on years when the Tasting Committee determines the climate reveals the purest expression of Chardonnay. Their assessment is made annually over a period of six months. During blind tastings they become acquainted with all the plots’ wines of the recent harvest, including Clos du Mesnil. Completely unbiased, this step enables them to decide if a Krug Clos du Mesnil will be created or whether this wine would be best suited to add character and freshness to the blends of the new Éditions of Krug Grande Cuvée or Krug Rosé.

Close up of grapes being harvested
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.

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.

In 1979, the harvest was so outstanding, it led the brothers, Rémi and Henri Krug to make a champagne created exclusively from grapes of this Clos and this single year, presented for the first time in 1986.

Julie Cavil, Krug Cellar Master
"Krug’s Clos du Mesnil gives us Chardonnay grapes with a consistently distinctive and beautiful expression. The unique location of this tiny vineyard, protected by the houses, as well as the precision with which we harvest it at the optimal moment are what allow us to capture Krug Clos du Mesnil’s signature lace-like freshness and length on very special years."

JULIE CAVIL

Krug Cellar Master

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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.
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Krug Rosé

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