Krug 1985 Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut – 750mL

The 1985 Krug Clos du Mesnil stands among the most legendary Champagnes ever crafted — a profound single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs from Krug’s fabled 1.84-hectare walled parcel in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs. The cool, balanced 1985 vintage yielded wines of precision and longevity, and this Clos du Mesnil is a breathtaking example of purity, tension, and age-defying elegance.

Made entirely from Chardonnay, vinified and aged in small oak barrels, then matured for more than a decade in Krug’s cellars before release, it displays the perfect interplay of richness and minerality. Four decades later, it remains vibrant, complex, and deeply expressive — a cornerstone for collectors of the world’s greatest Champagnes.

Tasting Notes:
🍋 Nose: Toasted brioche, hazelnut, candied citrus, and white truffle.
🥂 Palate: Layers of lemon cream, almond, and chalky minerality with an ethereal texture.
🏆 Finish: Endless and precise — saline, elegant, and unforgettable.

Details:

• Vintage: 1985

• Vineyard: Clos du Mesnil, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Grand Cru)

• Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Dosage: ~5 g/L

• ABV: 12%

• Aging: 10+ years on lees before release

• Format: 750mL

• Production: Extremely limited

Critical Acclaim:

• Wine Advocate: 98 Points

• Decanter: 99 Points

• Jancis Robinson: 19.5/20

Perfect Pairing: Beluga caviar, Dover sole, or truffle risotto.

A mythical Champagne — the 1985 Krug Clos du Mesnil is an icon of purity, patience, and perfection.