Krug Brut Champagne Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil 2009

98 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (The World of Fine Wine): "Supple creaminess of smooth cornmeal is fused with lemon and chalk on the nose. A fine mousse and concentration inform the agility of the palate, which moves with creamy ease to shimmer with confit lemon, always with that polenta smoothness. The mid-palate holds ripeness, expressed as lemon oil. This fills the mouth with its generosity and yet is all tension and tone, sunny and taut at the same time, with an exquisitely detailed mousse. Elongated and rich, this leaves a seamless expression of lemony cornmeal smoothness, a profound sense of chalkiness and of unperturbable, luminous, ripe freshness. (7/17/25)"

98 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2009 Clos du Mesnil is total stunner. Rich, ample and exotic, it stains the palate with a mélange of lemon confit, chamomile, dried flowers, chamomile and tangerine peel. It is the most concentrated and explosive young Clos du Mesnil I have ever tasted. The 2009 sits on the edge between the citrus and tropical sides of the fruit spectrum. That duality makes it complex and beguiling. Even with all of its radiance, the 2009 finishes with a bit of tightness that suggests it needs time in bottle to be at its finest. Magnificent. Krug ID: 124001. Drink: 2025-2049. (Apr 2025)"

96-98 points Essi Avellan, MW: "(100% Chardonnay). Gold-toned in the glass, this vintage of Clos du Mesnil immediately captivates with an overt yet finely detailed nose. A lovely, precise oak tone gently lines the aromatic profile of sweet citrussy fruit and chalk, lending sophistication without weight. The palate is expansive and textural, carried by a fluffy mousse that speaks of a warm vintage. Dark-toned fruit intertwines with savoury nuances, while a razor-sharp, stunning acid line cuts through with precision. The finish is long, chalk-dusted, and poised. Krug ID 124001. (Apr 2025)"

97+ points Kristaps Karklins (Wine Advocate): "Disgorged in May 2024 with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter, Krug’s 2009 Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil is performing very well. Though the 2009 vintage was defined by a sunny growing season, it no longer appears all that extreme when viewed in context with more recent years such as 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022. Harvest commenced on September 10, with the team conducting five to six separate pickings to capture optimal ripeness, plot by plot. Each parcel was pressed and vinified individually. In the glass, the wine unfolds with a bouquet of lemon oil, green apple, peach and oyster juice, interwoven with the delicate aroma of early-blooming white blossoms. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, elegantly muscular and tightly wound. Produced without malolactic fermentation—contributing to its pronounced acidity—this rendition underscores Le Mesnil’s electric character, asserting its identity over the vintage in the most flattering sense. Chiseled and taut and complemented by a pillowy mousse, it culminates in a long, saline finish delicately tinged with lemon. This release also marks a commitment to a more thoughtful agronomy: since 2009, Krug has eschewed the use of herbicides in its estate-owned vineyards. Drink: 2027-2044. (7/10/25)"