2009 Krug, Champagne, Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut

Maison Krug is based in Reims and has been led by the Krug family for six generations, maintaining a tradition of individuality in each of their plots. This wine is made from Chardonnay grown in the 1.84-hectare Clos du Mesnil, a single walled vineyard in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger that has been protected since 1698. In the glass, it reveals notes of lemon oil, green apple, and white blossoms, with a texture that is muscular, taut, and supported by a fine, pillowy mousse. The 2009 vintage provided a sunny growing season that resulted in a generous, full-bodied profile while maintaining the site’s characteristic saline finish. This is a structured wine that shows great tension today, though it will continue to evolve and gain complexity with additional time in the cellar.