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Krug, Clos Des Mesnil, 2009
Vinous
98
WA
97
White
750ml
Label : Good Label
Level : Neck Level
Capsule : Good Capsule
🏰 The 2009 Krug Clos des Mesnil is an extraordinary Champagne, celebrated as 【a rare Blanc de Blancs from a single walled vineyard, offering unparalleled purity, intensity, and a profound expression of Chardonnay】. The 2009 vintage in Champagne was warm and sunny, producing ripe grapes with excellent potential for rich and expressive wines. Clos des Mesnil, a tiny 1.84-hectare walled vineyard in Mesnil-sur-Oger, is the exclusive source for this iconic Blanc de Blancs, known for its exceptional minerality and longevity. This Champagne typically reveals a complex bouquet of toasted brioche, citrus zest, white flowers, and a distinctive chalky minerality, with hints of honey and almond. On the palate, it is remarkably precise and powerful, with a creamy mousse, vibrant acidity, and an incredibly long, saline finish that resonates with elegance and depth.
🍴 This prestigious Champagne is a magnificent pairing for luxurious seafood, such as fresh oysters, caviar, grilled lobster, or pan-seared scallops. It also complements delicate poultry dishes and aged Parmesan cheese.
🥂 The ultimate choice for a momentous celebration, a significant anniversary, or a truly once-in-a-lifetime tasting experience. Its rarity and exceptional quality make it a wine to be savored and remembered.
BACKGROUND
Krug is one of Champagne's most prestigious houses and its wines are among the most collectible and expensive in Champagne.The house was founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, a native of the Mosel region in Germany, who had moved to France and spent some time working for Jacquesson, the leading Champagne house of the time. Krug's philosophy was that every Champagne should be the best possible expression, and eschewed the common idea of a hierarchy of Champagne. Instead, he began to craft a premium wine from a reserve of wines vinified separately by the growers themselves, a wine that would eventually become the Grande Cuvée.