Veuve Olivier et Fils
I've tasted 8 champagnes from Veuve Olivier et Fils — enough to get a solid impression. The house is located in Vallée de la Marne, Aube / Côte des Bar, works with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and shows an impressive range in their lineup.
Terroir and Location
The champagnes from Veuve Olivier et Fils come from Vallée de la Marne, Aube / Côte des Bar. Vallée de la Marne is the home of Pinot Meunier — fruit-forward, approachable, charming.
The Range
Veuve Olivier et Fils offers 7 different cuvées that I was able to try. In the program: Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, Brut Nature, vintage champagnes. The range shows that they don't just master one style, but cover the entire spectrum of Champagne.
The Cuvées in Detail
Secret Boisé
Tasted 2x. A Blanc de Blancs with citrus freshness and honey aromas, which brings depth and power through oak aging. Despite the complexity, it's an appetizing aperitif. Highlights: citrus freshness, honey, oak aging, depth. Powerful and complex with enough freshness to balance spicy dishes. 100% Chardonnay from old vines, aged 12 months in oak barrels with 6 years on lees. Highlights: Blanc de Blancs, oak barrel aging, old vines, complex.
Type: Blanc de Blancs | Vintage: 2015 | Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Carte d'Or Sec
Extremely juicy and soft due to the high Meunier content, with a surprising honey note and a touch of cinnamon on the finish. Uncomplicated and sweet, ideal with desserts and pastries. Highlights: honey note, soft & juicy, cinnamon hint, dessert-friendly.
Type: Brut Nature | Vintage: 2018 | Grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Millésimé 2018
Powerful yellow fruit with some warmth and fine spice. The bubbles feel calm and composed, the champagne shows complexity and depth with good everyday drinkability. Highlights: yellow fruit, fine spice, calm bubbles, complex depth.
Type: Prestige Cuvée | Vintage: 2018 | Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Perle de Saignée
A powerful Rosé de Saignée with aromas of strawberry, currant and a touch of spice, which shows winey depth and light tannins through 14 hours of skin contact. Despite its power, it remains elegant, fresh and surprisingly drinkable. Highlights: Rosé de Saignée, berry-spicy, structured, solo-compatible.
Type: Rosé | Vintage: 2018 | Grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Perle de Lumière
A Blanc de Blancs with fine, lively bubbles and notes of white flowers, yellow stone fruit plus a hint of toasted hazelnut. Round and harmonious with a refreshing, lightly citrusy finish. Highlights: white flowers, stone fruit, toasted hazelnut, citrusy finish.
Type: Blanc de Blancs | Vintage: 2021 | Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Brut Rosé
Fruity, clear and lively with aromas of strawberries, red currants and a hint of citrus. On the palate precise, pleasantly long and straightforward thanks to low dosage. Highlights: strawberries & red currants, fresh & straightforward, balance of freshness and depth, summery light.
Type: Rosé | Vintage: 2018 | Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Secret de Cave Brut
Aromas of candied fruits, almonds and a hint of spice. Carries creamy dishes beautifully and pairs perfectly with turkey and cheese. Highlights: candied fruits, almonds, spicy, food-pairing all-rounder.
Type: Brut | Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
My Tastings
Am Wochenende gab es einen 60er zu feiern und natürlich habe ich mich um die Begleitung mit Champagner gekümmert. Geplant war ein Menü, welches…
Am Donnerstag gab’s hier ja schon den Millésime 2018 von @veuve_olivier_et_fils – strukturiert, präzise, fast schon geschäftsmäßig. Heute schalten…
Ein gemütlicher Nachmittag mit ein bisschen Zeit für den @veuve_olivier_et_fils – Millésimé 2018, getrunken aus meinen @riedel_official Dom Pérignon…
Die Farbe verrät’s schon: Rosé de Saignée – 14 Stunden Maischekontakt. Mehr Struktur, mehr Saft, ein kleines bisschen Tannin – und genau das macht…
Champagner & Badewanne mit der Liebsten – klingt nach einem romantischen Abend, und ja, das war es auch. Aber wenn man ehrlich ist, wird es unter…
Aus den übrig gebliebenen Fleischbällchen vom Mittagessen wurden gestern Abend spontane Burger gebaut – mediterrane Meatballs, eine Scheibe Cheddar,…
Der Brut Rosé von @veuve_olivier_et_fils hat mich gestern mit seiner frischen, geradlinigen Art nochmal ein Stück in den Sommer zurückgeworfen.…
Was tun, wenn das eine Kind bei seinem besten Freund eingeladen ist und dort Palatschinken angekündigt werden – und die Schwester daraufhin…
Summary
| Region | Vallée de la Marne, Aube / Côte des Bar |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier |
| Styles | Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, Brut Nature, vintage champagnes |
| Vintages | 2015, 2018, 2021 |
| Champagnes tasted | 10 |