Jeroboam Champagne Duménil, Les Pécherines - Champagne Premier Cru, Brut - 1 Double Magnum/Jeroboam (3.0L)

Big Bottles of Champagne Wine Auction Highlight: Champagne Duménil Les Pécherines Premier Cru (3L Jeroboam).

This spectacular offering, the Champagne Duménil Les Pécherines Premier Cru in a massive 3-liter Jeroboam bottle, is an unmissable highlight for any serious collector. This rare, large format bottle (equivalent to four standard bottles) elevates an already exceptional, single-vineyard Champagne to an object of desire and prestige.

The Grandeur of Champagne Duménil
* Historic Provenance: Champagne Duménil has been a proprietor (Vigneron Indépendant) in Champagne since 1874, with the family's presence in the vineyards of Chigny-les-Roses dating back to the same year. This rich heritage, passed down through five generations, underlines their profound commitment to their Premier Cru terroirs on the Montagne de Reims.
* Trésors de Champagne Club (Special Club) Membership: Duménil is an esteemed member of the exclusive Club Trésors de Champagne (also known as "Special Club"). This membership is a powerful guarantee of quality and independence. Members must be Récoltant-Manipulants (R.M.)—meaning they grow the grapes, make the wine, bottle it, and age it entirely on their own estate—adhering to stringent quality controls and passing two rigorous tasting tests for their top cuvées.

The Rarity: Les Pécherines Premier Cru
* Single-Vineyard Excellence: "Les Pécherines" is a Premier Cru Champagne from a single, outstanding vineyard in Chigny-les-Roses. The cuvée name pays homage to the peach trees that once grew between the vines.

* Old Vine Power: This cuvée is sourced from the estate's oldest vines, planted in the chalky soil of Chigny-les-Roses as far back as 1969. The low yields from these old vines are key to the wine's rare aromatic richness and concentrated character.

* Assemblage and Ageing: The classic blend is dominated by 80% Chardonnay for elegance and finesse, with 20% Pinot Noir adding structure and depth. It benefits from a prolonged aging on the lees of at least 5 years in the cellars, which imparts complexity, notes of brioche, and a creamy texture.

* Tasting Notes & Awards: This is a Champagne of remarkable finesse and controlled power. Critics praise its complex aromas of grapefruit, vine peach, mango, nuts, and toasty notes. The Chardonnay-dominant blend, grown on a prominent vein of chalk, provides exceptional minerality, vivacity, and length. The standard cuvée has been scored highly, including 93 points by Tyson Stelzer and 89 points from Wine Enthusiast.

Jeroboam (3L) Provenance and Condition
* Pristine Condition: This impressive Jeroboam (3L) bottle is in pristine condition, featuring a perfectly preserved high fill level and beautifully clear labels.
* Perfect Provenance: The bottle's excellent condition attests to its impeccable history. It was shipped directly from the winery to the professional, climate-controlled OHMS Connoisseurs Choice Wine Cellar facility in November 2023, ensuring its superb quality and ideal maturation since leaving the cellar door.
* Original Presentation: The Champagne is presented in its original, elegant wooden gift box, making it an ideal centerpiece for a landmark celebration or a trophy piece for a collection.

This Jeroboam is an extraordinary find, combining the prestige of a family-run, Premier Cru R.M. house, the quality of a single-vineyard, old-vine cuvée, and the stunning presentation of a rare large format.