
Sparkling wine
Krug, Clos du Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs Brut 1996
RRP £4,290
From an iconic single 1.84ha plot of Chardonnay located in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this bottle from the original disgorgement release still has an awful lot to offer. A beautifully subtle mousse opens out to aromas of sweet spice and ripe fruit intensity. Tight structure, rich, with layers of complexity and depth on the palate, finishing with creamy oak. Those sweet spice notes hint at its modest evolution, but this retains plenty of energy which will persist for another 10 years for sure.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
White
Wine Style
Sparkling
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay (100%)
Alcohol
12.5%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2021 - 2032
Origin
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Tasting Information
Tasted by
Christelle Guibert