Cuvèe du Prince 2018 Cave Mont Blanc

Cuvée du Prince 2018

Designation: Vallée d’Aoste D.O.C. Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle Metodo Classico Brut Nature

Heroic vineyards

Cuvée du Prince 2018 is born from heroic vineyards at 900 to 1,200 meters, where ungrafted Prié Blanc vines thrive on mountain terraces at the foot of Mont Blanc. Viticulture here means dedication and respect for the extreme alpine conditions.

Classic Method and long aging

In the cellar, the wine follows the strict Metodo Classico Brut Nature: the first fermentation takes place partly in large wooden barrels (larch-oak) and partly in stainless steel. After the traditional bottle refermentation, it matures for 72 months on the lees, developing fine, persistent bubbles and deep complexity.

Tasting notes

Color: straw yellow with golden highlights, fine and persistent perlage. Nose: ripe, evolved fruit. Palate: full-bodied, mineral hints, flinty finish.

Technical sheet

• Designation: Vallée d’Aoste D.O.C. Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle Metodo Classico Brut Nature

• Variety: 100% ungrafted Prié Blanc

• Vineyard altitude: 900 – 1,200 m

• Vinification: first fermentation in large barrels and stainless steel, traditional bottle refermentation

• Aging: 72 months on the lees

• Alcohol: 11.5% vol.

• Serving temp.: 6 – 8 °C

• Pairing: risotto with renetta apple and mocetta, smoked trout fillet

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Cave Mont Blanc: The Winery at the Foot of Mont Blanc

History

Founded in 1983 from the ashes of the “Association des Viticulteurs,” established thanks to the commitment of Father Don Bougeat and the collaboration of local vignerons, Cave Mont Blanc represents the revival of winemaking in the Aosta Valley at the foot of Mont Blanc. This alpine reality has succeeded in restoring once-abandoned vineyards, strengthening the centuries-old tradition of alpine villages and enhancing a unique territory made of rock, pure waters, and winter frost.

Vineyard Philosophy

The native grape variety, grown between 900 and 1,200 meters altitude on mountain terraces, thrives in heroic conditions requiring deep dedication and full respect for the morphology of the land. Cave Mont Blanc’s vineyard philosophy is based on valuing the alpine terroir, where man and nature coexist in symbiosis, highlighting aromas, nuances, and flavors that tell the poetry and identity of this land.

Winery Approach

Equipped with a technologically advanced facility, the Morgex winery produces about 140,000 bottles annually thanks to the work of about 80 members. The winery’s approach aims to preserve the integrity and uniqueness of the wine through careful vinification techniques that maintain the grape’s aromas and characteristics intact. The balance between tradition and innovation allows the wines to express the culture, tenacity, and elegance of the Aosta Valley mountains.