# Victoire Gold Vintage (2017)

- **Producer:** Champagne G.H. Martel & Co.
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €84
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, apricot, lemon, pastry, butter, brioche, hazelnut, almond

## About this wine

Champagne Victoire Gold Vintage 2017 is a Brut sparkling wine from Champagne G.H. Martel & Co., a house founded in 1869 and family-owned since 1979. The wine is part of the Victoire prestige series, distinguished by its limited edition bottles inspired by 18th-century designs. It is produced from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with grapes sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Chouilly, Cramant, and Le Mesnil for Chardonnay, and Premier Cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims for Pinot Noir. The producer's historical cellars in Reims are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

## Interesting facts

- Limited edition bottles inspired by 18th-century designs.
- Grapes sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards.
- Historic cellars are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Received a 'Master' award at The Champagne Masters 2024.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and rich texture can stand up to richer dishes, while its striking freshness and citrus notes cut through fat and complement seafood. The complexity of the wine also allows it to pair with dishes featuring nuanced flavors like nuts and preserved lemon.

## Wine making process

Champagne Victoire Gold Vintage 2017 is produced by Champagne G.H. Martel & Co. using a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. The wine undergoes an extended aging process of 58 months on its lees, contributing to its complexity and texture. The Victoire cuvées are produced as limited editions, with bottles designed to pay tribute to original 18th-century bottle styles.