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White - Sparkling

1990 Krug Champagne Clos du Mesnil

Chardonnay

  • France
  • Champagne
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Community Tasting Notes 84

  • The Vines That Bind wrote:

    April 3, 2024 - On the more advanced and oxidative end of the spectrum, not in line with previous 96-point encounters. Now, this was still pleasantly drinkable with lots in the way of caramel, butterscotch, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc., but lacking that blanc de blanc cream and fresh white and yellow fruit. Interestingly has seemingly very high acid. Deep gold colour in the glass. Pristine bottle in tissue paper from OWC.

  • WaMike Likes this wine: 92 points

    February 6, 2024 - This wine feels like it's passed it's peak. While there's still some effervescence on initial open and pour, what remains is very soft and subtle in the mouth. Deep yellow color in the glass. Still shows lovely tart lemon/citrus notes, good acidity to keep things crisp, and that classic "aged-Champagne" yeastiness pairing with a long finish. A very enjoyable wine experience still, but probably one that would have been even better 5-10 years ago.

  • aquacongas wrote: 98 points

    December 17, 2023 - blind
    I guessed CdM 1985, later on fresher and fruitier. Typical CdM perfume and density. Some lemon peel, almonds and exotic fruits. Close to his peak. NO hurry but I think it won't be better. 97-98

  • jjoko wrote: 100 points

    October 21, 2023 - Perfect condition. Perfect experience. Can't expect more from it.

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  • jhngo Likes this wine: 92 points

    February 7, 2023 - Still very good but the nose had some slight corkiness. Was good but really expected much more for such a great champagne. Bubbles were very refined.

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Decanter

  • By Richard Juhlin
    Krug Clos de Mesnil Vertical, 3/1/2017 (link)

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Vintage Tastings

  • By John Kapon
    Chicago Recap, 11/2/2011

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Vinous

  • By Antonio Galloni
    Krug: Clos du Mesnil 1979-1998 (Jul 2011) (link)

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The World of Fine Wine

  • June 2011, Issue #32 (link)

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Champagne Warrior

  • By Brad Baker
    July 2009, Issue #3, Legendary Cuvées of Champagne : Krug's Clos du Mesnil and Bollinger's Vieilles Vignes Françaises

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Vintage Tastings

  • By John Kapon
    Hong Kong Diaries, 5/9/2009

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  • By John Kapon
    A Week of Golden Cellar Drinking, 11/3/2007

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  • By John Kapon
    Top 100 Weekend Teaser, 11/13/2005

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Vinous

  • By Stephen Tanzer
    November/December 2003, IWC Issue #111 (link)

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Rockss and Fruit

  • By Lyle Fass
    1/23/2004 (link)

    (Krug Clos du Mesnil) The nose was pure heaven. Very floral with salt, minerals, asian spices, nuts and slight green apples. Amazing mousse. Complex as any great white wine I have ever had in my life. Really concentrated but the texture is like the highest end Italian silk. So soft and elegant. Just an amazing balancing act of pure fruit concentrate and nut flavors along with seamless acidity. You almost forget this is sparkling wine it is so even-keeled when you are swishing it in your mouth. I was stunned after my first sip that Champagne could be this good. Long finish that slurps and slides its way down your palate with unbelievable purity and depth. Minerally, nutty, appley finish. Wow!

Wine Definition

  • Vintage 1990
  • Type White - Sparkling
  • Producer Krug
  • Varietal Chardonnay
  • Designation n/a
  • Vineyard Clos du Mesnil
  • Country France
  • Region Champagne
  • SubRegion n/a
  • Appellation Champagne

Community Holdings

  • Pending Delivery 26 (3%)
  • In Cellars 498 (66%)
  • Consumed 235 (31%)

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