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Special Vintage Cuvée 2018

A champagne of rare complexity

Nicolas Feuillatte

Cuvée Légendaire

  • 50% chardonnay
  • 50% pinot noir

Elaboration

The Cuvée Légendaire is a true oenological tour de force: it brings together 10 years of harvests, each one selected individually by the Cellar Master to create this prestigious champagne of unparalleled technicality.

10 years of harvests: 1998 / 2000 / 2004 / 2005 / 2007 / 2010 / 2011 / 2015 / 2016 / 2018

Three types of vinification:

  • 1/3 clear wines,
  • 1/3 reserve wines,
  • 1/3 bottles on slats.

Average weighted aging time of 8.5 years.

Tasting notes

  • Appearance: Bright golden yellow. Expressive bubbles forming a dynamic cordon.
  • Nose: Notes of toast and dried fruit (apricot and fig). Upon opening, it develops a hint of smoke, soon followed by aromas reminiscent of sap and cedar wood.
  • Palate: Fresh and straightforward, with a clean, taut attack carried by citrus notes thanks to the Chardonnay.

Round and complex on the palate. Notes of white flowers, acacia, and hawthorn.

Food Pairings

  • Seafood: Spider crab, turbot, oysters
  • Caviar
  • Poultry
  • Oyster mushrooms
  • Mature Comté cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

At what temperature and how should champagne be served?

Depending on when you plan to drink it, the ideal temperature ranges from 7 to 12 degrees Celsius. For an aperitif, a cool temperature of between 7 and 8 degrees is best. For meals, a temperature between 10 and 12 degrees is fine.

Serving champagne: hold the bottle by the base and pour the champagne gently in several stages if necessary. Ideally, champagne should be served in a specific glass, such as our "Absolu" glass.

How long can champagne be stored?

Unlike some wines, champagne is not designed to age indefinitely. However, certain bottles can be kept for several years under optimal conditions.

  • Non-vintage champagne: This type of champagne is generally ready to drink as soon as it is purchased and can be kept for around 2 to 3 years without any loss of quality.
  • Vintage champagne: These champagnes, produced from a single exceptional harvest year, have a longer aging potential. They can be stored for 5 to 10 years, or even longer, depending on the initial aging time of the cuvée.

In both cases, it is important to consume the champagne before its quality begins to decline. The delicate aromas and effervescence can diminish over time, even under the best conditions.

How should I store my bottle of champagne?


To preserve your champagne quality, it is important to store it away from light, at a constant temperature (ideally between 10°C and 12°C). Storing bottles horizontally is ideal to ensure that the cork remains in contact with the liquid.

A well-ventilated cellar with a humidity level between 70% and 85% is the best option.

A responsible style

About your bottle


We invite you to learn more about your bottle, its composition, recycling, and our recommendations for informed consumption.

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Dosage for Champagnes

This process involves adding sugar and reserve wines at the time of disgorging, with the amount of sugar varying according to the desired champagne category (from Brut to Demi-Sec). At Nicolas Feuillatte, the choice of wine is essential because it adds the finishing touch to the cuvée, balancing it and allowing its texture and tone to be adjusted.

This wine will always be adapted to the cuvée to guarantee its unique style.

Cork recycling

We collect corks to recycle them into acoustic and thermal insulation panels. The proceeds from the sale of the corks help to finance the integration of people with disabilities.

Support for winegrowers

Support for our members' farms in self-assessment

to prepare them for VDC (Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne) and HVE (High Environmental Value) environmental certifications.

2030 goal: 100% of farms certified VDC!

" A fresh and elegant Champagne "

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