de Venoge Extra Brut Millesime 1980

de Venoge Extra Brut Millésime 1980 is a rare vintage Champagne from one of the region’s most distinguished historic houses, presented here in an elegant wooden case. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it reflects de Venoge’s long-standing commitment to precision, low dosage, and extended aging. Founded in 1837, the house helped shape Champagne history early on, including creating the first illustrated label in the region.

Tasting Notes
With nearly four decades of evolution, this 1980 vintage is likely to show a deep golden hue with refined, persistent bubbles. Expect a complex bouquet of mature citrus, toasted brioche, dried orchard fruit, almond, and subtle mineral notes, layered with the nutty, honeyed depth that comes with age. On the palate, Extra Brut styling should bring focus and tension, balancing the wine’s mature richness with vibrant freshness and a dry, elegant finish. The texture is likely to be fine and silky, with impressive complexity and a long, nuanced aftertaste. Properly stored bottles of this calibre can continue to offer interest now, though they are best enjoyed for their developed maturity rather than long further aging.

Production
Produced in Champagne, France, this cuvée combines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from carefully selected vineyard sites that express the house’s emphasis on terroir and varietal character. de Venoge is known for meticulous cellar work, including a low dosage approach and long maturation on the lees, both of which enhance precision, depth, and textural finesse. The 1980 vintage was vinified to preserve balance and complexity, with extended aging in bottle playing a key role in the wine’s final profile.

Food & Serving
Serve this vintage Champagne well chilled, ideally at 10–12°C, to best reveal its layered aromatics and acidity. It is an excellent match for refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, langoustine, roast poultry with cream sauces, mushroom risotto, or aged Comté and Parmesan. Decanting is generally not necessary, but a brief period in the glass or a large tulip-shaped Champagne glass can help open up its mature aromas.

Producer
Champagne de Venoge was founded in 1837 by Henri-Marc de Venoge, a Swiss entrepreneur who established the house in Épernay with his son Joseph. The house made history in 1838 by introducing the first illustrated label in Champagne, and it later became known for innovative releases such as Cordon Bleu, Blanc de Noirs, and crystal-glass bottles. Today, de Venoge is widely respected for its high-quality standards, expressive cuvées, and strong critical reputation, standing as one of Champagne’s most admired historic producers.

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