Champagne Ordage Oger Grand Cru N.M. Vauversin

Champagne Ordage Oger Grand Cru

Overview

The Champagne Ordage Oger Grand Cru is a perpetual reserve of Chardonnay showcasing the elegance and complexity of the Côte des Blancs. Vinified in 600-liter barrels for 8 months and then blended in 25-hectoliter barrels for several years, one-third of the total volume is bottled each year for a 3-year aging. With just over 1,000 bottles produced per release, this non-dosage Champagne represents artisanal excellence and traditional craftsmanship.

Wine History

Ordage reflects the philosophy of the Vauversin family, cultivating only Chardonnay in Oger Grand Cru for generations. This perpetual reserve is created by blending multiple vintages vinified separately, ensuring consistent style and unique aromatic complexity. The winemaking and blending approach allows each bottle to maintain freshness, elegance, and personality, highlighting the chalky, cool terroir of Côte des Blancs.

Vineyard Philosophy

The Oger Grand Cru vineyards are carefully managed with biodiversity and sustainability in mind. Agronomic practices support balanced ecosystems, with complementary plantings and well-cared-for soils to produce healthy, aromatic Chardonnay. Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested, selecting only the ripest clusters to preserve purity and natural balance.

Winemaking Approach

Champagne Ordage is vinified in 600-liter barrels for 8 months, then blended in 25-hectoliter barrels for several years. Each year, one-third of the volume is bottled and aged for 3 years. This non-dosage Champagne expresses freshness, minerality, and structure, showcasing artisanal care at every stage of vinification and blending. All wines contain sulfites.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Color: intense straw yellow with golden reflections
Aroma: candied citrus, dried fruits, and subtle toast
Palate: elegant, fresh, and persistent with balanced minerality and creaminess
Perfect with shellfish, lobster, white-fish sushi, and soft cheeses.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Vauversin

• Vintage: N.M.

• Region: Champagne

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Format: 0.75 l

• Denomination: DOP

• Alcohol: 12.5%

• Serving Temperature: 8–10°C

Vauversin Winery: Champagne Excellence in Côte des Blancs

History

The Vauversin family has been present in Champagne since the mid-17th century, but it was only in the early 20th century that Fernand Vauversin began vinifying and marketing wines independently. The winery was officially established in 1929, carrying forward a tradition of passion and dedication through generations. Today, the estate is managed by Laurent Vauversin, the fifteenth generation, who after studying viticulture and oenology and gaining experience in Australia, took over the family estate. Vauversin’s history is a balance between ancient roots and modernity, with a constant goal: expressing the authenticity of Chardonnay grown in Oger.

Vineyard Philosophy

At the heart of the estate is a single grape variety: Chardonnay, thriving in the Côte des Blancs on chalky, limestone soils and a cool climate, achieving extraordinary purity and finesse. The vineyard management follows principles of biodiversity, science, and harmony, inspired by natural ecosystems and modern agronomy. Vines are interplanted with cereals, legumes, flowers, and perennial aromatic plants such as lavender, rosemary, and sage, alongside various tree species. Since 2011, the estate is certified organic, and massal selection of Chardonnay is carried out in collaboration with a local nursery, ensuring the highest quality grapes while respecting the environment.

Winemaking Approach

Winemaking is characterized by careful handling of each grape lot. At the end of summer, grapes from the different plots undergo delicate vinification under meticulous control. In spring, the wine is bottled and left to age for several years on the lees, with riddling done entirely by hand. Each cuvée follows a specific vinification path, enhancing the personality of Chardonnay and producing a range of Blanc-de-Blancs with remarkable elegance, character, and finesse.

Terroir and Style

The Oger Grand Cru terroir is the true protagonist of Vauversin wines, providing complexity, minerality, and longevity. The winery’s approach blends tradition and innovation, respecting the seasonality and natural qualities of the grapes. Attention to detail, from vineyard planting to winemaking, ensures every Champagne expresses the essence of Côte des Blancs, making it unique and authentic. All wines contain sulfites, ensuring preservation and quality in every bottle.