Dehours & Fils N.V. "Grande Reserve" Brut Magnums
Drawn from the entirety of the estate’s holdings, the idea behind this wine is to exemplify the expression of champagne in the vicinity of the domaine, with an emphasis on the prevalent Meunier grape. Based on 2022, with the balance coming from a solera of reserve wines dating back to 1998, the wine more than meets its remit. There is a tenderness to the fruit that belies the low dosage and testifies to the fastidiousness of the viticulture and wine-making. We don’t use the word “perfect” lightly, but it is appropriate to a champagne like this that so effortlessly evokes the uniqueness of the genre and delivers it in such a seductive fashion.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | KDE-1M |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
Color/Style | Sparkling |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Aging Vessel | 70% Stainless Steel, 30% Used Barrique |
Aging Duration (months) | 18 months in bottle, on lees |
Filtered? | No |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Additonal Maturation Details: | 8 months in barrel / stainless steel tanks & 18 months in bottles. |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 30 mg/L |
Varieties | 65% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir |
Vintages in Blend | 68% 2022, 32% perpetual reserve (1998 to 2021) |
Dosage | 1.1 |
ABV | 12.5 |
Acidity | 6 |
Bottling Date | 06/15/2023 |
Disgorgement Date | 11/28/2024 |
Annual Production | 52911 |
Soil Types | Clay, Calcareous |
Elevation (meters) | 110-150 |
Vine Age | 40 |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | Guyot, Chablis, Vallée de la Marne |
Notes from the Producer: This is our historical and main cuvée. We use about 30% of our Reserve wine, started in 1998, and refreshed every year with the new vintage by 1/3. This is a way to maintain a consistent style, quality and volume year after year.
This Cuvée, which reflects how the estate is planted, reveals the Pinot Meunier character, main grape-variety in the Marne Valley area and iconic identity of our vineyards.







