Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009
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.


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.
A word from
The cellar master

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009 encapsulates the elegance of morning spring mist.
Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

Tasting Notes
On the nose, discrete nuances give way to honeysuckle, vegetal and floral notes along with gingerbread, brioche, orange blossom madeleine, and citrus fruit.
On the palate, flavours of ripe, freshly squeezed lemon, round citrus fruit and pear in syrup. It expresses beautiful bitters with a taut, slightly spicy finish. A touch of restraint gives this champagne its beauty.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009 may be enjoyed with gastronomic recipes such as cod in beurre blanc sauce with chives, or ricotta-stuffed pasta with zucchini flowers. Simple pleasures such as roasted eggplant with tahini, or freshly shucked rock oysters will also elevate the tasting experience.
Serving Temperature
The Joseph Glass
The Influence of Time
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