Item No. FR3-1116D00B
Krug Clos Du Mesnil, a very rare champagne, showcases the unique character of a single plot of Chardonnay, harvested in 2000. The 1.84-hectare vineyard overlooked by the village church has been protected by walls since 1698. It is located in teh heart of Mesni-Sur-Oger, one of the most iconic villages for Chardonnay in teh champagne region.
Appearance: Tones of luminous, very light gold with hints of green.
Aroma: Aromas of ripe apple, toffee, barley sugar, short crust pastry, raisins, honey, acacia and citrus fruits.
Palate: Indulgent flavours of peaches and white blossoms, gingerbread, honey and orange zest.
Wine Advocate 94: "Krug’s 2000 Brut Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil represents the most recent incarnation of a nowadays insanely expensive bottling from a 4.5-acre enclave that they have made legendary with dedicated bottlings beginning with 1979, and which – unlike this house’s “regular” Vintage Brut – is “declared” nearly every year. A striking aromatic evocation of sea breeze, with oyster and mussel shells corresponds with surprising closeness to the initial aromatic impression made by Krug’s “regular” 2000 vintage bottling. But here, gingerbread and candied lemon rind, vanilla and heliotrope emerge from behind the maritime veil, anticipating the ripeness accompanied by transparency to mineral nuances that is revealed on an infectiously juicy and texturally ultra-refined palate. The interaction of maritime mineral, lemony citric, floral and spice elements carries with subtlety and impressive persistence. This is frankly a bit youthfully austere, and I imagine that it will take another year or two for it to begin to tip its full hand; but there is little doubt that nature dealt it a lucky set of cards. It should merit following for at least 12-15 years."
Wine Spectator 97: "Silky and fine like featherweight cashmere, this vibrant blanc de blancs is nonetheless laden with ample, expressive flavors. Rich hints of XO cognac and coffee liqueur underscore bergamot and glazed apricot fruit, while smoky minerality, spun honey, grilled nut and exotic spices impart further complexity and linger on the lasting finish. Disgorged spring 2012. Drink now through 2030."