【Limited Edition 2009 Vintage Champagne】
【Masterpiece by Christophe Rapeneau, IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year】
【Fourth-largest Champagne brand in France】
【Beloved Champagne House of King Edward II of England】
【Wine Spectator 92 pts】【Decanter 91 pts】
ZTF235 Charles de Cazanove Stradivarius Gold 2009 Limited Edition Champagne
Special Price : $598/bottle
Region/Grade: Champagne
Grapes：53% Meunier, 47% Chardonnay
ABV : 12%
V0lume : 750ml
Made from grapes sourced from Grand Cru First Growths and aged for seven years, this pale yellow wine, with a golden sheen, offers captivating aromas of white peach and crème brûlée, interspersed with elegant white florals and the freshness of citrus fruit. This unique aroma showcases the exquisite delicacy of this vintage champagne, like a harmonious and moving melody.
Stradivarius is named after the renowned Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari. This champagne is crafted with the same meticulous care and refinement as the crafting of classical Baroque instruments. Its elegant, refined flavors are both powerful and harmonious, transporting you to the opulence of a medieval French court.
The history of the de Cazanove family dates back to the 16th century. At that time, a glassmaker from the Bigault de Cazanove family travelled to Venice, the world centre of glass, to improve his knowledge and craft. On his return, he brought back with him his expertise, which has been passed down from generation to generation.
One of the descendants of this family of master glassmakers, Charles Gabriel, a young man of 24, founded his Champagne House Charles de Cazanove in Avize, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, in 1811. He chose to keep only the name Cazanove as a tribute to his grandfather and his trip to Venice (Casanova, i.e. Nouvelle Maison, francisé en Cazanove). His son, Charles Nicolas, made a major contribution to the growth of the brand. The House supplied the French presidents of the Third Republic, Mac-Mahon, Sadi Carnot and Emile Loubet, among others.
In 1902, Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom, had Charles de Cazanove Champagne specially imported from France with his personal label. The men of the eponymous family succeeded one another and developed the House. Roger de Cazanove and his brother Hubert were killed in the First World War. Amaury de Cazanove became Chairman of the company in 1954. His arrival was accompanied by the acquisition of a stake in the company by non-family members. Subsequently, the company passed through several hands in a series of takeovers.
In 2004, the Rapeneau family, in Champagne since 1901, acquired Maison Charles de Cazanove. This marked the beginning of a new era of stability and renaissance for the brand, and its anchoring in Reims’ historic quarter.
