2005 Duménil, Oenothèque Collection Millésime - Champagne Premier Cru, Brut - 3 Bottles (0.75L)
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Trio of Excellence with no reserve price: 3 Bottles of 2005 Duménil Oenothèque Collection – Premier Cru.
Exceptional Collector's Lot: 3 Bottles of Champagne Duménil Oenothèque Collection Millésime 2005
Bid on a rare, perfectly aged trio of this prestige vintage from the highly respected, family-run Premier Cru Champagne House, Champagne Duménil. This auction is offered with No Reserve Price.
The Wine: Millésime Oenothèque 2005 (Lot of 3)
This lot comprises three bottles of the prestigious Champagne Duménil Oenothèque Collection Millésime 2005, a special late-disgorged release from the celebrated 2005 harvest.
* Oenothèque Significance: This Oenothèque (wine library) designation signifies a drastically extended period of aging on the lees. This special collection received an impressive 15 years (180 months) of aging on the lees, resulting in remarkable maturity, complexity, and depth, far surpassing the aging of the standard vintage release.
* Vintage Quality: The 2005 vintage in Champagne is widely recognized as Excellent, producing wines of substantial richness, balanced structure, and outstanding longevity.
* Composition: A blend sourced entirely from Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, featuring 60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, and 20% Pinot Meunier. The high proportion of Chardonnay lends this wine its elegant finesse and superb aging potential.
* Classification: Premier Cru. Grapes originate from the family’s own plots in Premier Cru villages, notably Chigny-les-Roses.
Critical Acclaim and Tasting Profile
This specific Oenothèque cuvée has been recognized by leading Champagne critics:
* 87/100 Points: Richard Juhlin (The Champagne Club) for the Duménil Oenothèque 2005, tasted in 2022.
* Tasting Profile: Expect a generous, full-bodied yet elegant Champagne. The long aging period has contributed harmonious layers of brioche, toasted hazelnuts, delicate citrus zest, and ripe orchard fruits, underpinned by profound minerality and a long, persistent finish. Critics note its rich, generous style that is dry but not harsh.
Legacy and Distinction: Membership in Le Club
Champagne Duménil is a proud and esteemed member of the exclusive Club Trésors de Champagne (also known as the Special Club). This membership is one of the highest guarantees of quality and craftsmanship in Champagne:
* Ultimate Quality Circle: The Club Trésors is the only organization in Champagne that selects its members and their prestige cuvées based on uncompromising, twice-blind-tasted quality standards (once before bottling and again after aging).
* Grower-Producer Focus (RM): Membership is strictly limited to Récoltants-Manipulants (Grower-Producers) who use only their own grapes and perform every step of the winemaking process entirely on their estate, guaranteeing a true expression of their unique terroir.
* Family Heritage: Established in 1874 by Emile-Paul Duménil, the house is now managed by the fifth generation, continuing a tradition of meticulous viticulture across their 100 percent Premier Cru vineyards.
Impeccable Provenance and Condition
* Rarity: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a lot of three bottles of this specific, aged Oenothèque release.
* Direct Provenance (OHMS): All bottles were secured directly from Champagne Duménil. The "OHMS" provenance confirms Direct Shipping from the Estate to a professionally maintained, climate-controlled wine cellar, ensuring optimal conditions since release.
* Pristine Storage: Transferred to OHMS Professional Wine Cellar in November 2023.
* Condition: All bottles are in pristine, auction-ready condition. Labels and capsules are intact. The bottles are presented in their original elegant black gift boxes, making them ideal for collectors or as a luxury gift.
This lot of three 2005 Champagne Duménil Oenothèque bottles represents the pinnacle of a celebrated vintage from a dedicated Premier Cru grower, offered with flawless provenance and exceptional pedigree. A truly unmissable addition to any serious cellar.
Seller's Story
Established in 1998, OHMS s.r.o. has earned a reputation as a trusted source for connoisseurs and collectors. Since 2003, we have specialized in exclusive wines and luxury goods, offering a curated selection that includes top German Rieslings, Super Tuscans, rare Champagnes, specialty coffees, and premium Cáscara from Panama.
We are a professional seller with a strong focus on provenance, condition, and authenticity. All wines are professionally cellared and photographed in our storage facility at the time of listing. On the first day of auction, each item is carefully transferred to our packaging center, where it is stored in temperature-controlled wine fridges. Before dispatch, every bottle is wrapped in our signature OHMS paper and securely packaged for shipment.
Our commitment to quality and transparency ensures that every item we offer meets the highest standards expected by serious collectors and enthusiasts.
Bid with confidence. Acquire with pride.
Trio of Excellence with no reserve price: 3 Bottles of 2005 Duménil Oenothèque Collection – Premier Cru.
Exceptional Collector's Lot: 3 Bottles of Champagne Duménil Oenothèque Collection Millésime 2005
Bid on a rare, perfectly aged trio of this prestige vintage from the highly respected, family-run Premier Cru Champagne House, Champagne Duménil. This auction is offered with No Reserve Price.
The Wine: Millésime Oenothèque 2005 (Lot of 3)
This lot comprises three bottles of the prestigious Champagne Duménil Oenothèque Collection Millésime 2005, a special late-disgorged release from the celebrated 2005 harvest.
* Oenothèque Significance: This Oenothèque (wine library) designation signifies a drastically extended period of aging on the lees. This special collection received an impressive 15 years (180 months) of aging on the lees, resulting in remarkable maturity, complexity, and depth, far surpassing the aging of the standard vintage release.
* Vintage Quality: The 2005 vintage in Champagne is widely recognized as Excellent, producing wines of substantial richness, balanced structure, and outstanding longevity.
* Composition: A blend sourced entirely from Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, featuring 60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, and 20% Pinot Meunier. The high proportion of Chardonnay lends this wine its elegant finesse and superb aging potential.
* Classification: Premier Cru. Grapes originate from the family’s own plots in Premier Cru villages, notably Chigny-les-Roses.
Critical Acclaim and Tasting Profile
This specific Oenothèque cuvée has been recognized by leading Champagne critics:
* 87/100 Points: Richard Juhlin (The Champagne Club) for the Duménil Oenothèque 2005, tasted in 2022.
* Tasting Profile: Expect a generous, full-bodied yet elegant Champagne. The long aging period has contributed harmonious layers of brioche, toasted hazelnuts, delicate citrus zest, and ripe orchard fruits, underpinned by profound minerality and a long, persistent finish. Critics note its rich, generous style that is dry but not harsh.
Legacy and Distinction: Membership in Le Club
Champagne Duménil is a proud and esteemed member of the exclusive Club Trésors de Champagne (also known as the Special Club). This membership is one of the highest guarantees of quality and craftsmanship in Champagne:
* Ultimate Quality Circle: The Club Trésors is the only organization in Champagne that selects its members and their prestige cuvées based on uncompromising, twice-blind-tasted quality standards (once before bottling and again after aging).
* Grower-Producer Focus (RM): Membership is strictly limited to Récoltants-Manipulants (Grower-Producers) who use only their own grapes and perform every step of the winemaking process entirely on their estate, guaranteeing a true expression of their unique terroir.
* Family Heritage: Established in 1874 by Emile-Paul Duménil, the house is now managed by the fifth generation, continuing a tradition of meticulous viticulture across their 100 percent Premier Cru vineyards.
Impeccable Provenance and Condition
* Rarity: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a lot of three bottles of this specific, aged Oenothèque release.
* Direct Provenance (OHMS): All bottles were secured directly from Champagne Duménil. The "OHMS" provenance confirms Direct Shipping from the Estate to a professionally maintained, climate-controlled wine cellar, ensuring optimal conditions since release.
* Pristine Storage: Transferred to OHMS Professional Wine Cellar in November 2023.
* Condition: All bottles are in pristine, auction-ready condition. Labels and capsules are intact. The bottles are presented in their original elegant black gift boxes, making them ideal for collectors or as a luxury gift.
This lot of three 2005 Champagne Duménil Oenothèque bottles represents the pinnacle of a celebrated vintage from a dedicated Premier Cru grower, offered with flawless provenance and exceptional pedigree. A truly unmissable addition to any serious cellar.
Seller's Story
Established in 1998, OHMS s.r.o. has earned a reputation as a trusted source for connoisseurs and collectors. Since 2003, we have specialized in exclusive wines and luxury goods, offering a curated selection that includes top German Rieslings, Super Tuscans, rare Champagnes, specialty coffees, and premium Cáscara from Panama.
We are a professional seller with a strong focus on provenance, condition, and authenticity. All wines are professionally cellared and photographed in our storage facility at the time of listing. On the first day of auction, each item is carefully transferred to our packaging center, where it is stored in temperature-controlled wine fridges. Before dispatch, every bottle is wrapped in our signature OHMS paper and securely packaged for shipment.
Our commitment to quality and transparency ensures that every item we offer meets the highest standards expected by serious collectors and enthusiasts.
Bid with confidence. Acquire with pride.
Details
Disgorgement Year
2020
Vintage
2005
Producer
Duménil
Name of wine
Oenothèque Collection Millésime
Classification
Brut, Premier Cru
Number of bottles
3
Bottle size
Bottles (0.75L)
Country of Origin
France
Region
Champagne
Fill Level
Burgundy/Champagne/Flute bottle type, high fill level
Grape varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Original packaging
In original cardboard box
Capsule/Cork condition
Fully intact metal capsule
Label condition
Fully intact, readable label
Critic Score
93/100, Wine Enthusiast
