William Saintot La Cuvée Prestige

Champagne William Saintot Prestige is a testament to balance, depth, and finesse. Expect a bouquet brimming with white and exotic fruits, laced with delicate hints of red berries from the solera-aged reserve wines. On the palate, it reveals a beautiful interplay of power and freshness — round, textured, and full of energy. The finish is long and precise, carried by bright fruit and a refined mineral line. This is a champagne that feels both timeless and alive, perfect for those who appreciate complexity wrapped in elegance.

An ideal partner for elegant aperitifs or refined dining, Prestige pairs beautifully with grilled meats, shellfish with butter or truffle, or roasted poultry. For dessert, it’s a surprisingly graceful match with dark chocolate or praline-based creations, where its freshness provides balance and lift.

Composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, the Prestige is made solely from the first pressing (la cuvée). Around 70% of the blend is vinified in oak barrels, adding texture and aromatic depth, while malolactic fermentation is only partially completed to preserve vibrancy. The wine is neither filtered nor cold-stabilised, ensuring maximum integrity.

Bottled in July 2023, it matures in the cellar for an average of 30 months, followed by a minimum six-month rest after disgorgement. The grapes hail from Premier Cru vineyards in Avenay-Val-d’Or and Bisseuil, rooted in Cretaceous limestone soils, with vines averaging 45 years of age.

Located in Avenay-Val-d’Or, Champagne William Saintot is a family-run Premier Cru estate that has quietly built a reputation for authenticity and craft. With vineyards spanning some of the finest slopes of the Montagne de Reims, the Saintot family focuses on sustainable practices, precision in the cellar, and expressive, terroir-forward champagnes. Their use of oak vinification and the traditional Solera method lends their wines a distinctive richness and aromatic complexity — hallmarks of their meticulous style.