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Before the harvest, a hailstorm devastated a large part of the village. Situated in its heart, Krug’s Clos du Mesnil resisted better than the other plots, as its vines are protected by the surrounding walls and village. Delicious, generous, ripe grapes survived the storm to provide an opulent and infinitely elegant Chardonnay.
The House of Krug chose to create Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 because the indulgence of the year 2000 succeeded in ful...
Wine Description
The Story
Krug Clos du Mesnil, a very rare Champagne, showcases the unique character of a single plot of Chardonnay, harvested in a single year. Our 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. Krug Clos du Mesnil has an expansive generous personality enhanced by the finish whi...
Wine Information
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 has tones of luminous, very light gold with hints of green. You will be seduced by aromas of ripe apple, toffee, barley sugar, short crust pastry, raisins, honey, acacia and citrus fruits. In the palate you will find indulgent flavours of peaches and white blossoms, gingerbread, honey and orange zest.
Krug Clos du Mesnil, a very rare Champagne, showcases the unique character of a single plot of Chardonnay, harvest...
Vintage 2000
A warm and wet winter was followed by an equally wet spring. First, in May, came the seri- ous heat, which gave a fast owering around June 14. Chlorosis and mold growth were evi- dent. June and August were hot and dry. But if you were like me, and tried to have a July vaca- tion in Champagne that year, you noticed how cold and rainy it was. The weather was almost as bad as at home, with constant rain and local hailstorms.
Everything l...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2015 |
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| 659€ |
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