Clos du Mesnil
⏳ Drikkevindue
2025 - 2050
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Beluga caviar, pan-seared turbot with beurre blanc, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Krug Clos du Mesnil is a legendary single-vineyard, single-vintage Blanc de Blancs that represents a dramatic departure from the house's traditional blending philosophy. Sourced entirely from a tiny, 1.84-hectare walled plot in the heart of the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this historic vineyard has been protected by stone walls since 1698. When the Krug family purchased the land in 1971, they initially intended to use its Chardonnay to enhance their multi-vintage blends. However, the unique microclimate and chalky soils of this specific clos yielded a wine of such breathtaking purity, tension, and mineral complexity that Krug chose to honor it as a single-vineyard bottling, starting with the iconic 1979 vintage. Fermented in seasoned oak casks, it is a masterclass in precision, combining razor-sharp acidity with a rich, layered texture.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Krug was established in Reims in 1843 by visionary merchant Joseph Krug, who sought to craft the most generous expression of Champagne annually, regardless of climatic variations. Situated in the heart of Champagne, the maison draws fruit from premier and grand cru parcels spanning the limestone-rich terroirs of the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, supplemented by historic walled monopoles like Clos du Mesnil and Clos d'Ambonnay. Viticulture is conducted under rigorous sustainable standards, eschewing herbicides and synthetic insecticides while adhering to Viticulture Durable en Champagne (VDC) frameworks. Krug's foundational cellar philosophy centers on plot-by-plot vinification, fermenting base wines primarily in aged 205-liter oak barrels. Under Chef de Cave Julie Cavil, hundreds of distinct still wines and an extensive library of reserve vintages are systematically evaluated. The house's signature benchmark, Krug Grande Cuvée—each release cataloged by its specific Édition—stands alongside Krug Rosé, Krug Vintage, and single-vineyard masterpieces as archetypes of profound vinous depth, racy minerality, and monumental longevity.
🍇 Druesorter
Chardonnay 100%
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
12.5%