Champagne Krug Clos du Mesnil Prices

Krug is a stand out Champagne, admired internationally and highly respected by wine connoisseurs. Priced at well above the average for the finer tasting experiences it offers and served at some of the finest dining locations around the world.

The labels Krug offer are eagerly sought after and synonymous with a luxury lifestyle: Grande Cuvée – Krug Rosé – Krug Vintage – Clos du Mesnil – Clos d’Ambonnay – Krug Vintage Collection

“Experienced Champagne drinkers see Krug as one of the finest examples and countless high scores from senior wine judges add plenty of fuel to that claim. For consumers the name ‘Champagne Krug’ is almost a household name in that whereas Moët & Chandon / Veuve Clicquot might be the names referred to when Champagne is mentioned, Krug is commonly quoted as the ‘expensive Champagne’. Just the other day a friend of mine, starting off in the world of learning more about wine, quoted Krug as “the stuff that the celebrities drink” though having never even seen a bottle in real life or noted it in any film / TV show!” Christopher Walkey

Many regard the ‘clos’ labels as the jewels in the crown for Krug, each famed single vineyard plot reserved for the release of a limited production amount label. The Clos de Mesnil is one of the two you can select from and it is the bigger plot and more acclaimed:

The story with Krug and Clos du Mesnil dates back to 1971 when the family purchased the 1.87 hectare walled vineyard located in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (just off from Rue Pastuer). Though this walled vineyard might have global fame, depending on the day you take a visit to the location, it can be eerily quiet with not a soul about – Having lived in France within a village community, this is quite common!

Some eight years later in to the relationship between Krug and the Clos du Mesnil they decided upon making a unique (single vineyard) cuvée, the 1979 vintage was born. The grapes from this small Chardonnay plot, producing around 12,000 bottles per harvest, has been wowing audiences globally since with several vintages which are a firm favourite in the wine investment / Champagne Collectors fraternity:

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1979 – Average estimated price per bottle: £6,250 (available at Farr Vintners at £6,250 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1981 – Average estimated price per bottle: £3,750 (available at Crump Richmond Shaw at £2,876 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1983 – Average estimated price per bottle: £2,806 (available at FinestWine at €3,150 (£2,807) a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1985 – Average estimated price per bottle: £2,729 (available at Vins et Millesimes at €3,900 (£3,476) a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1986 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,450 (available at Nickolls and Perks at £1,740 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1988 – Average estimated price per bottle: £3,304 (available at Seckford Wines at £2,950 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1989 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,875 (available at IG Wines at £1,400 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1990 – Average estimated price per bottle: £2,646 (available at L’Assemblage at £2,350 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1992 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,450 (available at Nickolls & Perks at £1,740 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1995 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,575 (available at WineRaks at £2,500 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1996 – Average estimated price per bottle: £2,488 (available at Crump Richmond Shaw at £2,664 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1998 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,575 (available at The Finest Bubble at £2,200 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,719 (available at Alex Marton Fine Wines at £1,300 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2002 – Average estimated price per bottle: £2,014 (available at Fine + Rare Wines at £1,739 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2003 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,190 (available at Sterling Fine Wines at £1,150 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2004 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,216 (available at VinQuinn Ltd at £1,042 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2006 – Average estimated price per bottle: £1,202 (available at Farr Vintners at £1,000 a bottle)

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 – Average estimated price per bottle: £2,728 (available at Ideal Wine Company at £2,440 a bottle)

 

I recently attended an online talk regarding Krug Champagne and wine investments with VinoVest. I managed to ask some questions to the speakers:

Q: Can Krug confirm which of their range performs the best re investing? Is it the Collection or one of the Clos?

A: (Liz Dowty Mitchell – Senior Global Wine Trader) “It would be the vintage Krug. But the Clos du Mesnil would be 2nd.”

A: (Manuel Reman – Président Champagne Krug) “I agree with Liz. On top of that, I start keeping in my cellar ancient version of Grande Cuvee Editions. I did a vertical tasting of 6 different Editions (from 2000 to 2014), breath-taking. It is more for my personal pleasure, but I guess there is something here. Our best Krug Lovers would kill for an old version of Grande Cuvée.”

 

All prices correct as of 19 / 01 /2023. Estimated prices sourced from wine-searcher. Please use the estimated prices as a guideline only and we suggest you do your own research when it comes to purchasing / selling Champagne.