Grand Vin des Princes 1992 Brut

   GOLD MEDAL

International Wine & Spirit Competition 1999

Coup de Coeur

Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2000

The Grand Vin des Princes is a prestige Cuvée that reflects the refinement of Champagne. It is made with the best Blanc de Blancs 100% rated (Grand Cru) growths of Chardonnay: Cramant, le Mesnil -sur-Oger and Avize, blended with the skill of the chef de cave. It was aged sur-lies for seven years prior to disgorging. Wonderful floral and honey tones; exquisite and delicate bubbles. This Champagne is only produced in the best of years. Its elegant and long neck decanter shape bottle is both exceptional and traditional of the House of de Venoge. The last vintages released were 1979, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1990 and now 1992.It comes gift boxed with its own glass stopper.

SKU 304576

Rosé Brut

Joseph de Venoge was the first in Champagne to create a Crémant in 1864. It was renamed Princesse Rosé in 1994 in honour of the Royal Wedding in Japan at which it was served.  Due to naming regulations throughout the EEC, in 1997 the name Crémant was removed permanently from the label and the wine was then given its present name of Rosé Brut. This delicate blend is made from Grand  and Premier Cru growths of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to which a little red wine is added for the colour that results in the lovely dove throated colour.  It has a wonderful lightness in its sparkle (3 atmospheres pressure compared to the standard 5 to 6 normally found in traditional champagne).The transparent glass bottle, through which the delicate and elegant dove-coloured pink colour of the champagne appears,   is adorned by a replica of the original label created in 1864. Wonderfully refreshing anytime. Spectacular with smoked salmon.

91/100  Look for a fresh attractive cherry, mineral, red cassis, toasted, anise aromas with some baked apple. Quite crisp, round and elegant with lots of mineral, cherry, red currant, toasty brioche, baked pear and anise flavours. Firm, fruity, fresh, dry finish with good finesse. An excellent rosé for sipping or with food.  AG  21/11/04

0.750L SKU 294413          0.375L  SKU 246413

Vin du Paradis Cuvée Dry 

De Venoge has just revived a cuvée of champagne that dates back to the origins of the House.  In effect, before champagne was only considered a wine of celebration, it was a table wine. Principally made of Pinot Noir grapes to give it body, it had a dosage sufficiently high to give it the roundness need at mealtime.

With the reproduction of the original label dating back to 1864 (the first colour label in champagne and, probably in all of France), the Dry de Venoge has rejuvenated this tradition with this original champagne, a blend of the top crus of Pinot Noir, balanced by a touch of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier to which a 20 gram of sugar dosage is added (about double of the Brut). It is a wine best appreciated with foie gras. with rich/creamy entrees; and with fruit desserts.  Serve chilled but not too cold (8 degrees C.)

90/100 There is plenty of fine continuous mousse and a bright pear, honey, citrus, leesy, green apple nose. The entry is fresh and lively with some sweetness but nice acidity. Ripe apple, honey, citrus, toasty flavours. Elegant, balanced, sweeter style that will appeal to many new to champagne. AG- ST

SKU 057273