De Venoge Louis XV Gift W 2 Glasses, 1996

Description

Champagne De Venoge “Cuvée Louis XV” Brut Grand Cru (1996) Gift Set with 2 Glasses

Volume: 75cl | ABV: 12% | Category: Prestige Cuvée Vintage Champagne | Region: 100% Grand Cru (Côte des Blancs & Montagne de Reims), France | Vintage Year: 1996 | Presentation: Collector’s Gift Box Accompanied by Two Official Branded Crystal Glasses

A Monumental Expression from a Legendary Vintage

The 1996 vintage in Champagne is universally heralded as one of the greatest and most powerful growing seasons of the 20th century, characterized by a rare combination of scorching summer warmth and searing, structural acidity. De Venoge’s flagship prestige expression, Cuvée Louis XV, stands as a benchmark of luxury craftsmanship. This specific 1996 release holds a historic milestone for the house as the first vintage crafted entirely without malolactic fermentation, preserving an electric core of natural freshness that has allowed it to age with breathtaking grace over decades.

Pristine Grand Cru Terroirs and Masterful Blending

Meticulously assembled from a strict 50/50 balance of premier Grand Cru fruit—utilizing Chardonnay from elite villages like Avize, Oger, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, alongside Pinot Noir from Verzenay and Bouzy—this cuvée represents the absolute pinnacle of the House of De Venoge. Following extended maturation in the cellars, the wine achieves an astonishing duality: immense power and structure married to an ethereal, razor-sharp elegance.

An Exquisite, Time-Honored Tasting Profile

De Venoge Louis XV 1996 delivers a deeply complex, tertiary sensory journey that rewards slow, contemplative sipping:

• Color: Deep golden straw with bright amber reflections and an exceptionally fine, persistent bead of ultra-delicate bubbles.

• Nose: Intensely aromatic and evolved. Rich notes of baked puff pastry, dried golden apple, honeyed brioche, and roasted nuts intermingle with subtle hints of white flowers, lemon curd, and delicate, balsamic undertones.

• Palate: Immeasurably rich, full-bodied, and creamy, yet dynamically anchored by the legendary high-wire acidity of the 1996 vintage. The luxurious mousse coats the mouth with layers of tarte tatin, caramel, candied citrus, and a sophisticated touch of spice.

• Finish: Exceptionally long, powerful, and dry, leaving a lingering, signature saline-mineral echo and a hint of vanilla.

The Ultimate Collector’s Gift Set

Presented in a luxury gift package complete with two original branded crystal glasses, this rare 1996 release offers a complete, turnkey tasting experience for connoisseurs. Whether acquired to celebrate a milestone birth year or anniversary, or secured as the crown jewel of a serious champagne portfolio, the De Venoge Louis XV 1996 Gift Set is an extraordinary piece of liquid history.