Brut Oenothèque 1996

The Oenothèque is the range in which Castelnau offers special vintages exclusively in magnum. The 1996 comes from a vintage known in Champagne for tension and freshness. In the glass it shows yellow fruit first, then cherry plum and cinnamon. That complexity carries on through the palate, where it shows power and personality.

With a dosage of only 5 g/l, the champagne stays lean and lets the fruit and the maturity speak for themselves. Freshness, generosity and finesse are in balance. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large, rounded white wine glass, ideally at the table with poultry in a cream sauce or with mature hard cheese. The magnum is well suited to a table with several guests.