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Wine Description
The Story
1990, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005…
Only the exceptional years are vintage.
It is a stylistic exercise involving all of our expertise – each sublime vintage exalts the generosity of an exceptional vine.
Every bottle of our Grand Vintage are made with our oldest plots of land, on which the grapes have a maximum potential aroma.
The perfect balance between sugars and acidity in the grapes allows us to make Champagnes for laying down, which lovers of old vintages can keep for a further 4 or 5 years in a good cellar.
Grand Vintage is presented in a special Club bottle with a traditional solid-tin cap over the cork.
The Grand Vintage is an invitation to excellence...
Vintage 2006
A cold winter and springtime frosts laid the foundations for this vintage of abundant yields (12,997 kg/ha). Uneventful flowering was followed by exceptionally hot and sunny weather, which lasted until August. A dank August left producers fearful but fortunately warm, bright conditions in September redressed the balance. Harvest commenced on September 9th, producing grapes high in sugar level but notably low on acidity. The general health of the grapes was sufficient, producing wines which excel over the preceding 2005 vintage, another warm and ample year. The year's greatest wines are supple and expressive and despite the richness they escape being overly heavy. Overt and welcoming upon launch, the best come with excellent capacity for ageing. Winey, and richly fruity characters, most Champagnes regrettably miss some tension and finesse. Wines of the vintage include Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Krug Vintage and Dom Pérignon Rosé.