Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008
The essentials
The Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 is a Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay produced from a 1.84-hectare vineyard in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, which has been enclosed by walls since 1698. An exceptionally sunny vintage despite its cool conditions, it yielded 13,160 and 500 bottles, rated 99/100 by James Sucker in 2022.
- How many bottles of Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 were produced?
- Krug produced 13,160 and 500 bottles of Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008, a volume determined by tasting from the 1.84-hectare vineyard, which was harvested on 18 and 21 September 2008.
- What are the characteristic aromas of the 2008 Krug Clos du Mesnil?
- According to James Sucer (99/100, 2022), the 2008 Krug Clos du Mesnil displays notes of chalk, lemon, apricot stone, walnut, flint, biscuit and white grapefruit, with pronounced acidity and a lingering finish.
- At what temperature should the 2008 Krug Clos du Mesnil be served?
- Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 should be served at between 9 and 12°C. Below this range, the aromas do not fully develop and the champagne’s richness is diminished.
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008: a 1.84-hectare plot, a single grape variety, a paradoxical vintage. Why does this extraordinary champagne hold such a fascination for connoisseurs?
We invite you to discover the Soliste, the ultimate expression of Krug Clos du Mesnil: made from a single Clos du Mesnil parcel, a single Chardonnay grape variety, and a single harvest vintage. , 2008. This 1.84 hectare vineyard has been surrounded by protective walls since 1698. The vineyards are located in the heart of Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of the most emblematic villages of Chardonnay in Champagne.
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 releases an elegant, long, unique and refined structure. It is silky and warm.
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 embodies the purity of one of the best terroirs in the region, grown on a single piece of land surrounded by walls, Clos du Mesnil and single-varietal Chardonnay, harvested in 2008.
2008 was the coolest year for Champagne in 14 years, but it was also the sunniest year for the region in nearly half a century. During the season and the dry summer, rainfall was normal, followed by a lull before the harvest. With no thermal spikes, the grapes ripened slowly and evenly.
The Clos du Mesnil harvest on September 18 and 21, 2008 brought intense freshness and elegance to the grapes, resulting in wines with good structure, allowing the House Krug to produce 13,160 and 500 bottles (more on that later, determined by tasting).
Krug Clos du Mesnil perpetuates the unconventional spirit of the founder of the House Krug, Joseph Krug. It embodies the Champagne brand's unique approach to Champagne making, which includes an in-depth knowledge of each parcel and its wines to create a Champagne of unparalleled quality as imagined by our founders.
TASTING
"This is a powerful, sensual and intense Blanc de Blancs, with lots of chalk, lemon, apricot stone, walnut, flint, cookie, toast, white grapefruit and quince. It is lively, closed and structured. Its bubbles are tight with pronounced acidity. Very long and persistent."
James Sucer - 2022
NOTE 99/100
THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE
We recommend that you serve Krug Champagnes at a temperature between 9 and 12°C to fully reveal their richness. Serving your bottle too cool would prevent the expression of the aromas.
