Champagne De Venoge - Champagne Princes Blanc de Blancs avec étui

Led by the duo of Gilles de la Basselière as director and Isabelle Tellier as cellar master, De Venoge has been part of the BCC Group since 1998. The lineup is divided into two main categories: the Cordon Bleu cuvées—which are accessible and available in several varieties, including an always impeccable Blanc de Noirs—and the Prince cuvées, instantly recognizable by their spectacular bottles. The wines in this range, always deep and full-bodied, have gained in aromatic brilliance and, above all, in freshness, and are well worth discovering, especially with a meal.

Made from Chardonnays from Mesnil-sur-Oger (Grand Cru) and Trépail (1er Cru of the Montagne de Reims), this complex Blanc de Blancs is delicately floral, with vegetal and briny notes, and a hint of bitterness.

This champagne house owes its existence to a Swiss citizen from the canton of Vaud, a wine-growing region of Switzerland. Henri-Marc de Venoge founded the company in 1837. His son expanded it internationally and launched special cuvées. In 1864, labels featuring the iconic blue ribbon—reminiscent of a decoration from the days of the monarchy—made their debut. Since 1998, the company has been owned by the BCC Group (which became Lanson-BCC in 2010). Isabelle Tellier heads the house.

A creamy texture gives way to a bouquet of aromas featuring vanilla cream, hazelnut cookie, and ripe white fruits. Delightful, melt-in-your-mouth bubbles accompany a velvety mouthfeel, where the sweetness is balanced by notes of white fruits. The wine remains well-balanced and retains its vibrancy through the finish.