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Clos du Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

9.7500 ratings
9.6188 pro ratings
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Golden straw color with aromas of fresh stone and citrus fruits with notes of spice and nutty toast. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, plum and pear with citrus tones and floral notes. Great balance, good bubble bead flow and mousse, lively acidity, long finish ending with crisp toasty mineral tones. Outstanding!

Golden straw color with aromas of fresh stone and citrus fruits with notes of spice and nutty toast. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, plum and pear with citrus tones and floral notes. Great balance, good bubble bead flow and mousse, lively acidity, long finish ending with crisp toasty mineral tones. Outstanding!

Jul 23rd, 2023
Conrad Green

Very high toned, pretty and detailed. Fine mousse, electric acidity. Crisp minerality and great structure. Leaner than other vintages, pulsing with life. Still young. Exceptional

Very high toned, pretty and detailed. Fine mousse, electric acidity. Crisp minerality and great structure. Leaner than other vintages, pulsing with life. Still young. Exceptional

Dec 9th, 2022
Ed Lehrman

Very unusual tasty Champers. Plenty of bubbles for 1990 and the flavors have evolved quite a bit. Opens up so don’t drink it too fast!

Very unusual tasty Champers. Plenty of bubbles for 1990 and the flavors have evolved quite a bit. Opens up so don’t drink it too fast!

Apr 27th, 2022
Nico J. Snyman

SO MUCH ACID, WOW...

SO MUCH ACID, WOW...

2 people found it helpfulJan 28th, 2018
Larry Frierson

At a 21 bottle 1996 tasting at my house. One of the best Proseccos I have ever had

At a 21 bottle 1996 tasting at my house. One of the best Proseccos I have ever had

2 people found it helpfulMay 30th, 2015
Gary Arya-Armstrong

Sommelier Rockpool Bar and Grill

9.4

Superb!

Superb!

2 people found it helpfulApr 30th, 2015
Stas Medvedev

🏅Rating 97+/100 (4,75⭐)

Clos du Mesnil is a 1.84-hectare vineyard in Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger surrounded by the walls. Its location and microclimate define a distinct terroir for Chardonnay which is renowned in Champagne as much as Montrachet in Burgundy.

This precious CdM'82 I shared with my champagne fellows on the eve of COVID-19 crisis. Memories that CdM definitely imprints in our minds and deep emotions which stay forever.

Perfectly aged multilayered wine with a complex tertiary bouquet to die for. Roasted nuts, honey, chalkiness and underlying pronounced acidity. So joyful!

Solo in Remi Krug terms, but the power of its voice equals to the orchestra.

🏅Rating 97+/100 (4,75⭐)

Clos du Mesnil is a 1.84-hectare vineyard in Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger surrounded by the walls. Its location and microclimate define a distinct terroir for Chardonnay which is renowned in Champagne as much as Montrachet in Burgundy.

This precious CdM'82 I shared with my champagne fellows on the eve of COVID-19 crisis. Memories that CdM definitely imprints in our minds and deep emotions which stay forever.

Perfectly aged multilayered wine with a complex tertiary bouquet to die for. Roasted nuts, honey, chalkiness and underlying pronounced acidity. So joyful!

Solo in Remi Krug terms, but the power of its voice equals to the orchestra.

1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2020
John Van Trijp

Champagne heaven!

Champagne heaven!

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2020
Conrad Green

Oyster shells, bright lemon, salinity and steel. Lots of secondary notes but a delicious, limpid harmony. This is fantastic. Restrained and complete

Oyster shells, bright lemon, salinity and steel. Lots of secondary notes but a delicious, limpid harmony. This is fantastic. Restrained and complete

1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2020
Jeremy Noye

CEO Morrell & Company

9.7

Epitome of champagne and Chardonnay. White florals. Mineral and slate. Concentrated fruit wrapped in piercing acidity.

Epitome of champagne and Chardonnay. White florals. Mineral and slate. Concentrated fruit wrapped in piercing acidity.

1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2020