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Charles Lafitte Champagne, 1985 Champagne and Sparkling

Orgueil de France, Vintage Champagne

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

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Price:

£185.00

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    • Description

    Charles Lafitte Orgueil de France 1985

    Vintage & Background
    1985 was a solid vintage for Champagne, producing wines that could deliver both primary fruit and age. Charles Lafitte is a house known for accessible, charming Champagnes, and “Orgueil de France” appears to be one of their more ambitious vintage bottlings. This particular bottle has been offered by auction houses and specialist shops, indicating that some well-stored examples have survived in reasonable condition.
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    Appearance & Nose
    In the glass, the colour is reported as soft yellow to warm golden amber, with some sunset hues—yellow-orange tones—that suggest age and gentle evolution.
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    The nose shows delicately aged characters: caramel, toffee, pastry (brioche, croissants), a hint of toast or burnt sugar, baked stone fruits (prunes), and some floral notes. A soft oxidation note is present in many bottles, which slightly clouds the fresher fruit aromas.
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    Palate & Texture
    On the palate, the Champagne displays richness rather than sparkle. Flavours of dried stone fruits, salted caramel, dried/pruned yellow fruit, dark salted caramel appear, joined by a touch of bruised green apple flesh and slightly saline undertones. The mousse and bubbles, where they remain, tend to be gentle and less persistent than in its youth.
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    Maturity & Drinking Window
    This wine is clearly past its youthful peak. While it may no longer show bright fresh fruit, what it offers instead is maturity, depth and character. Well-stored examples are showing complexity, but the presence of oxidation in some bottles indicates the time has come to enjoy rather than wait.
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    Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions
    Serve this gently chilled, around 9-11 °C, in a quality flute or white wine glass that lets aroma develop. Because of its age and oxidative notes, pair with rich, creamy dishes, perhaps seafood with butter or cream, aged cheeses, or dishes that have caramelised or nutty components. Its softer mousse and deeper flavours suit slow sipping rather than festive sparkle.

    Overall Verdict
    Charles Lafitte Orgueil de France 1985 is a Champagne for those who appreciate what time does — a wine no longer youthful or effervescent, but rich, mature, and evocative. It’s not for those expecting fresh fruit vibrancy, but for lovers of aged vintage expression: caramel, toast, dried fruit, complexity. If your bottle is in good shape, it offers a compelling, nostalgic drinking experience.

    Condition

    Good

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