Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 – Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
by Krug
A monumental expression of Chardonnay from one of Champagne’s most revered single vineyards, Clos du Mesnil 2008 is widely regarded as one of the greatest Blanc de Blancs ever produced. Sourced from a tiny, walled 1.84-hectare vineyard in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this wine captures purity, precision, and extraordinary longevity.
The 2008 vintage, celebrated across Champagne for its structure and energy, provides an ideal canvas for Clos du Mesnil’s mineral intensity.
Clos du Mesnil is planted entirely to Chardonnay and vinified as a single-vineyard, single-varietal, single-vintage wine. Krug ages it extensively in the cellars, allowing the wine to develop both architectural structure and layered complexity.
This is Chardonnay in its most crystalline and precise Champagne form.
Nose
Lemon zest, green apple, white flowers, toasted brioche, almond, chalky minerality
Palate
Laser-focused and vibrant — citrus, orchard fruit, saline minerality, delicate pastry notes, and finely textured mousse
Finish
Incredibly long, precise, and mineral-driven with remarkable tension and elegance
• One of the most acclaimed Champagne vintages of the century
• Remarkable structure and acidity
• Extraordinary ageing potential (30+ years)
• Combines power with razor-sharp precision
• A benchmark Blanc de Blancs
Caviar • oysters • lobster • scallops • fine white fish • delicate poultry • refined tasting menus
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 is an architectural masterpiece — pure, precise, and endlessly refined. It represents the ultimate expression of Chardonnay from one of Champagne’s most iconic vineyards and stands among the greatest wines of the 2008 vintage worldwide.
A profound collector’s bottle and a defining Champagne experience
