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Prestige Cuvées represent the pinnacle of Champagne’s artistry. Achieving such a distinction is no simple feat. This is not merely a matter of a single exceptional harvest, but rather an unwavering pursuit of perfection.
Prestige Cuvées are the result of the selection of the finest grapes from the finest terroirs, coupled with painstaking winemaking. We meticulously select only the finest grapes, nurturing them throughout the growing season and transforming them into a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.
Our Prestige Cuvée, Ouvrage, is more than just Champagne; it’s a testament to our dedication to excellence that you can savor and experience firsthand.
Defining Prestige Cuvée
Prestige Cuvées embody the most perfect examples of a Champagne house’s craftsmanship and vision. These wines showcase exceptional quality, finesse, and a multi-layered depth of flavors that often evolve and mature gracefully over time. Due to their limited quantities, exclusive nature and aging potential, Prestige Cuvées are highly sought after by discerning connoisseurs and collectors who appreciate their unique character and prestige.
The Pinnacle of Craftsmanship
Prestige Cuvée is a mark of distinction that instantly signifies a truly special bottle. In the heart of Champagne, this term denotes the pinnacle, made from the most elite grapes the region has to offer, from the finest terroirs in the best years, often using specific winemaking techniques. These Champagnes are often the most deeply linked with a House or Grower’s story and savoir-faire.
Production of Prestige Cuvées
The production of a Prestige Cuvée follows the same meticulous steps as any other Champagne, but with certain aspects refined, as Houses and Growers push the boundaries to create something truly exceptional. Meanwhile, nature, in its unpredictable wisdom, sometimes bestows rare blessings upon a vineyard through a unique combination of growing conditions.
Craftsmanship
A Prestige Cuvée, therefore, brings together the best of what the vineyard has to offer— the meticulous selection of the finest grapes by the vineyard team—with craftsmanship, showcasing the harmonious blending of the two. Champagne producers enhance these cuvées through specific winemaking techniques, such as using certain barrels, traditional techniques like aging under cork, manual riddling and/or disgorgement, for example.
Our Prestige cuvée was named after the French word for a hand-crafted creation that is made with attention and precision: Ouvrage. Indeed, to create Ouvrage, Lallier’s Cellar Master selects the two most beautiful and successful plots of the year from our finest terroirs. Between 30% and 50% of the wines entering the blend are vinified in oak barrels. Once the blend is bottled, Ouvrage ages under cork, as it was traditionally done in Champagne. This technique requires manual disgorging, bottle by bottle, on the fly.
Sarah Durand, global brand ambassador for Champagne Lallier says: “At Lallier, we age our wines longer than is required by AOC specifications. Aging Ouvrage longer and under cork brings beautiful complexity and maturity to the wine, while preserving the freshness and contributing to a delicate effervescence as well.”
Aging potential
Champagne is renowned for its ability to age gracefully for decades, and in some cases, even longer. At Lallier, we have always embraced the art of extended aging in our cellars, surpassing the minimum requirements set by French law to allow our Champagnes to reach their full potential before release. Our Prestige Cuvée, Ouvrage, ages at least six years in our cellars.
With its exceptional quality and balance, Ouvrage can potentially age for decades after release too, all while maintaining its unique character, power, grace, and complexity.
Rarity and prestige
With wines of this caliber, it’s no surprise that quantities are limited, leaving only a handful of extraordinary bottles. Particularly appreciated by collectors and wine enthusiasts, Lallier’s Cuvees are rare and exceptional Champagnes that offer a unique tasting experience with every sip.
Uncorking a bottle of this distinction is a momentous occasion, made even more special by knowing the meticulous care that went into its creation. These wines are a testament to the art of Champagne making and a celebration of nature’s most precious gifts.
