Cuvée Louis XV 2012

The Cuvée Louis XV 2012 is De Venoge's prestige cuvée, made exclusively from grands crus. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are blended in equal parts. The result is a champagne with ten years of maturity behind it that still shows real tension. The nose is fine and clearly mineral. On the palate citrus meets almonds, the attack is powerful and the freshness remarkable. The finish stays salty and runs long.

Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a wide white wine glass so the almond notes can open up. It goes well with seared scallops, lobster or a mature hard cheese. The bottle comes in a presentation box, which also makes it a good gift. If you want to cellar it, the mineral structure suggests it will develop further.