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Clos du Mesnil Krug
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About the producer

When Johann-Joseph Krug founded Maison Krug in 1843, he dreamed of attaching his name to a unique champagne. He set one simple rule – never cut corners. Today, six generations later, he would be proud of the stubborn perfectionism that still rules the creation and development of his champagne. Krug is one of the few champagne houses to only produce prestige cuvées. The worldwide reputation of this outstanding champagne is based on a rare expertise that combines patience with excellence. The rigorous selection process begins with choosing the three varieties that will go into the complex blends created at Krug. Krug is also the only top brand to fully ferment it champagnes in small oak barrels. It is this delicate process that creates champagnes with intense aromas and rich and complex tastes. Finally, as a model case in Champagne, Krug ages its wines for a minimum of 6 to 8 years. The reward for this is exceptional maturity and longevity. Krug champagnes are one-of-a-kind, standing out above all others and at the peak of what champagne can be.

About the wine

Clos du Mesnil is a historic vineyard, nestled in the heart of the village of Mesnil-sur-Oger, and full wall-enclosed since 1698. East-southeast, sloping, it is planted exclusively with Chardonnay over 1,84ha. Bought by Krug in 1971, renovated by patiently turning plots, this vineyard produces an exceptional champagne. Displaying a beautiful pale yellow colour, it offers aromas which differ in complex notes of spices, hazelnut, butter, and candied fruit. This exceptional wine that combines richness and complexity, has a good ageing potential.

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Characteristics of the producer and cuvée

Region: Champagne

Producers and wineries: Krug

Colour: sparkling white

Volume: 16000 bottles

Food and wine pairings: : Pommes de terre fourrées aux truffes, Foie gras de canard, Soupe de homard breton

Appellation: Champagne

Owner: Krug

Size (in ha): 1.84 hectares

Viticulture: conventional More information....

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Price estimate break down for wine Clos du Mesnil Krug 1996
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Current price estimate of 1996 vintage
2,289
Auction history Clos du Mesnil Krug 1996
07/04/20222,232
02/01/20201,596
20/06/20181,435
20/06/20181,484
20/06/20181,459
20/06/20181,447
20/06/20181,471
20/06/20181,465
10/05/20171,080

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