“MV” means multi-vintage and this Premier Cur LELARGE-PUGEOT is an “RM” Champagne. I explained “RM” and “NM” Champagnes in past postings, and this bottling clearly prints out Recoltant-Manipulant on their label, meaning that they grow their own grapes instead of buying bulk wines from others, and grow and make it all themselves. “NM,” in tiny print on other labels, can still be good Champagnes, but they can’t totally control everything like LELARGE-PUGEOT, or any “RM” Champagnes do.
Scoring an 18 on the Dionysian 20-point scale, it had a toasty baked bread aroma with tiny bubbles and a very clean finish. I used it prior to starting the luncheon meal at Tisha’s in Cape May, New Jersey, to toast Dionysian Member, Dr. Maynard Johnston’s visit from California. It’s 65% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir. A classic Brut blend.
This 12% alcohol bubbly, is made at Vrigny in France’s Champagne District and the family only makes Premier Cru wines where the grapes come from the most highly rated vineyards. It’s well worth seeking out and it can easily age a decade.
When you hear it’s a “Non-vintage” Champagne, it really means that it is a blend of Multiple Vintages, so “MV” is a far better term to use than “NM” when referring to any sparkling wine. In vino veritas.
A long-time personal favorite, this Champagne has it all.
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