In the cellar

Krug Clos du Mesnil

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

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.

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.

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.  

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.

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 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, 2000.

A chiselled and elegant expression of its terroir, Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 is the 15th champagne from this unique plot, the first was created from the 1979 harvest.
Part 1

A word from

The cellar master

Julie Cavil, Krug Cellar Master
In 2000, nature had an opulent, elegant story to tell from the Clos du Mesnil.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master


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Part 2
Krug Food Pairing by Chef Rui Silvestre

FOOD PAIRINGS

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 can be enjoyed with a variety of fish and shellfish dishes such as langoustine carpaccio, scallops marinated in dill, lobster salad with citrus or grilled giant prawns.

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TASTING NOTES

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 has tones of luminous, very light gold with hints of green.

On the nose, seductive aromas of ripe apple, toffee, barley sugar, short crust pastry, raisins, honey, acacia and citrus fruits. 

On the palate you will find indulgent flavours of peaches and white blossoms, gingerbread, honey and orange zest.

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.
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.
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

"At first, this exhibited alluring tropical passion fruit notes. But five years ago, it was transformed into a more honed and classical Clos du Mesnil. Now, it is even more beautiful, having developed buttery, almost fudge-scented notes which complement the stunning acidity."

Rating: 97/100

Decanter - 2020
 

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RATINGS

"Silky and fine like featherweight cashmere, this vibrant blanc de blancs is nonetheless laden with ample, expressive flavors. Rich hints of XO cognac and coffee liqueur underscore bergamot and glazed apricot fruit, while smoky minerality, spun honey, grilled nut and exotic spices impart further complexity and linger on the lasting finish."

Rating: 97/100

Wine Spectator - 2020

The Krug Experience

MUSIC
PAIRINGS


Title:

:

  • No. 1 Prelude in A Minor (After BWV 543)

    Khatia Buniatishvili
  • Adaptations for Barrel Organ: Hungarian Rock (Chaconne)

    Pierre Charial
  • II. Adagio assai

    Leonard Bernstein
  • I. Allegro molto appassionato

    Eugene Ormandy
  • Misere du Trovatore

    Orazio Sciortino
  • O Fortuna

    Seji Ozawa
  • I. Allegro non molto

    Giuliano Carmignola

Part 3

The Krug Experience

Where to Enjoy Krug

L'Assiette Champenoise - photo by Social Food

Where to find Krug

KRUG
AMBASSADES

Where to enjoy Krug
Part 4