Millesime
Millésime is a French term meaning "vintage" and is commonly used in the world of wine and spirits to denote a product made from a single year's harvest. It signifies that the grapes or other ingredients used were cultivated and harvested in the same year, often under exceptional conditions. The term is most often associated with fine wines, Champagne, and cognacs, where vintage labeling is a mark of quality and distinction.
In wine, a millésime indicates that the producer believes the year’s harvest was of particularly high quality, reflecting the unique characteristics of that growing season, including weather conditions and terroir. For Champagne, a millésime is not made every year; instead, it is reserved for years when the grapes are deemed extraordinary, resulting in a vintage Champagne with a more complex and nuanced profile.
In cognac, the term applies to spirits distilled from a single harvest and aged in oak barrels for decades. These millésime cognacs are often prized for their depth, character, and ability to showcase the specific qualities of that year’s eaux-de-vie. Whether in wine or spirits, millésime products are highly valued for their rarity and their ability to tell the story of a specific time and place.
J. Charpentier Brut Millesime Champagne 2010
Mangin et Fils Millesime Champagne 2016
Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Palmes d'Or Brut Millesime Champagne
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