CHAMPAGNE "SEMPER FIDELIS XVII" - DELOUVIN NOWACK

Denomination: AOC Champagne

Type: Champagne 

Vintage:  2017

Alcohol content: 12% vol.

Region: Champagne - France

Format: 0.75 lt.

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Meunier

Champagne “Semper Fidelis XVII” – Delouvin Nowack

"Semper Fidelis XVIII" is much more than a cuvée: it is a declaration of consistency and fidelity to a territory, a grape variety, and a style. Entirely produced in Vandières on clayey marl, it is an Extra Brut 100% Pinot Meunier that combines intensity, precision, and memory. The base vintage (XII, in Roman numerals) is complemented by 50% from a perpetual reserve started in 1993, using the Solera method, which brings together over twenty harvests.

The Meunier of the vintage does not undergo malolactic fermentation to preserve tension and liveliness. After an initial aging phase in steel for 6 months, the wine matures for over 60 months on its lees and rests for another 6 months in the bottle with a cork stopper. The final dosage of 5 g/l maintains its dry and gastronomic essence.

In the glass, it reveals a deep and articulate profile, with notes of dried fruit, candied citrus, sweet spices, and evolving nuances. On the palate, it is broad, structured, with a beautiful savoriness and a persistent length. The presence of the Solera adds volume and density, making it ideal for food pairing.

Served between 12 and 14°C, it slowly opens up and expresses itself best after a few minutes in the glass or with a brief decantation. Recommended pairing: porcini mushroom risotto or creamy sweetbreads.

Produced in only 4,032 numbered bottles, it is a Champagne that perfectly reflects the "Burgundian-inspired" philosophy of the Delouvin Family.