Grand Vin des Princes Blanc de Blancs 2014

With the Grand Vin des Princes, De Venoge revives a cuvée that Joseph de Venoge created in 1864 for the Princes of Orange. The 2014 is a blanc de blancs made exclusively from Premier and Grand Cru fruit. Brioche and stewed fruit show in the glass, that is, baking spice and ripe, cooked fruit. On the palate it is full-bodied and rich, with plenty of structure and an elegant line.

Drink it at 10 to 12 °C from a large white wine glass rather than a narrow flute, where the fullness comes across better. Good partners include pan-fried turbot, poultry in a cream sauce or a creamy soft cheese. The bottle recalls crystal decanters of the early 20th century and comes in a gift box.