2008 Krug "Clos du Mesnil" Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE At the House of Krug, every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year. A Krug Vintage is a blend of the most expressive wines from a single year enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Every Krug Vintage is different: it is the Music of the year, captured by Krug. The year 2006 was considered a hot one in Champagne, with extreme highs and 23 days recorded over 30C. It was a capricious climate that

building a winemaking home at long last

as well as the famous local wine growers

Mike and Colleen are creating wines from their vines

Dubbed by the critics and by prestigious restaurants as high quality

Founded in 1875

Helena’s location was once the home of the Napa Valley Co-Op

marked by very strong heat as from 15 August

5 oz capacity

The vineyards are planted on a mix of sand and clay soils and are 100% hand-harvested

a small rather unknown appellation on the outskirts of Lyon between the Beaujolais and the Northern Rhône

and elegance rather than the typical heaviness of the Priorat

The wines are quite European in style