1981 Krug Brut Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil Grand Cru

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Drink 0-0, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jul 2011

Sadly, the 1981 Clos du Mesnil was corked. As unfortunate as that was, better the 1981 than the 1979, 1988 or 1996!

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Critic scores
92
92/100

Wine Spectator

97
97/100

Richard Juhlin

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92 points
Wine Spectator
Score 92/100 · Wine Spectator

Lighter than other vintages of Clos du Mesnil, fully mature and perfect to enjoy now. This has an attractively toasty, doughy aroma, mellow fruit flavors with hints of white pepper, and the characteristic full, creamy texture of Krug.--Krug Clos du Mesnil vertical. Drink now through 2003. Feb 1999, www.winespectator.com

97 points
Richard Juhlin
Score 97/100 · Richard Juhlin

In 1981, 12,793 bottles were made of a discreet and developable Clos du Mesnil. Discreet nose, pale color, and delicate citrus taste. Wonderful at the Millennium Tasting. Height of elegance. Nowadays round, soft and integrated in the style of a big Batard-Montrachet. Nov 2015, www.champagneclub.com

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Krug - producer
Krug

Krug is a remarkable Champagne House which only makes prestige cuvées. The wines – with their distinctive rich, complex, oxidative style – are some of the region’s best.

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White

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Dry

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