{"product_id":"delouvin-nowack-semper-fidelis","title":"Delouvin Nowack Semper Fidelis","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eChampagne Famille Delouvin 'Semper Fidelis' (Extra Brut)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Perpetual Statement – A Deep Dive into Meunier and Memory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn 2026, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003e'Semper Fidelis'\u003c\/b\u003e (Always Faithful) is recognized as the crown jewel of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eFamille Delouvin\u003c\/i\u003e range. While the 'Meunier Perpétuel' is the estate's broad-reaching flagship, 'Semper Fidelis' is an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"202\"\u003eelevated, \"Burgundian-inspired\"\u003c\/b\u003e version of that same philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIt is a 100% Pinot Meunier blend that combines \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e50% of a single base vintage\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003e50% of the estate's perpetual reserve (solera)\u003c\/b\u003e, which dates back to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003e1992\u003c\/b\u003e. In 2026, you will likely encounter editions like the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"208\"\u003eSemper Fidelis XVIII\u003c\/b\u003e (based on the 2018 vintage) or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"260\"\u003eXVII\u003c\/b\u003e. The \"Fidelis\" name reflects Geoffrey Delouvin's loyalty to his heritage, the village of Vandières, and the specific clay-marl soils that give this wine its unique structural power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Nose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe bouquet is broad, deep, and notably more \"evolved\" than their other cuvées:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e Intense scents of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003ehoney, candied apricot, and dried yellow fruits\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Patisserie:\u003c\/b\u003e Because it spends \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003e60 to 72 months (5–6 years) on the lees\u003c\/b\u003e, it develops rich notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003etoasted hazelnuts, fresh pastry, and baking spices\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Terroir:\u003c\/b\u003e A distinct saline, mineral undertone that cuts through the ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eOn the palate, Semper Fidelis is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eample, vinous, and high-energy\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tension:\u003c\/b\u003e Unusually for such a rich wine, it undergoes \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eno malolactic fermentation\u003c\/b\u003e. This means the natural, \"crunchy\" acidity of the Meunier is preserved, providing a sharp contrast to the creamy texture of the old reserve wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e It hits with a powerful \"vertical\" acidity, followed by a wide, spicy mid-palate of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003eroasted apple, marzipan, and salt-preserved lemons\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Dosage:\u003c\/b\u003e Typically bottled as an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eExtra Brut (around 3–5 g\/L)\u003c\/b\u003e, it remains bone-dry and gastronomic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e📋 Product Specs (2026 Status)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003eVandières, Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/b\u003e (Old vines)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e50% Base Vintage + 50% Perpetual Reserve\u003c\/b\u003e (Solera from 1992)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003e70% Stainless Steel \/ 30% Oak Barrels; \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eNo Malolactic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e66 - 72 Months\u003c\/b\u003e sur lattes (on the lees)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\"\u003eVery limited (typically around \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003e4,000 numbered bottles\u003c\/b\u003e per edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 – 2038.\u003c\/b\u003e This wine has the structure to age like a vintage bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Important Dinner:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eVeal sweetbreads (Ris de Veau)\u003c\/b\u003e in a creamy sauce or Bresse poultry with morels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Earthy Match:\u003c\/b\u003e A rich \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eMushroom Risotto\u003c\/b\u003e (Porcini) or pasta with truffle shavings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Seafood Pair:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eGrilled Lobster\u003c\/b\u003e or Langoustines; the wine’s \"vinosity\" handles the sweetness of the shellfish perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cheese:\u003c\/b\u003e 36-month aged \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eComté\u003c\/b\u003e or a wedge of high-quality Mimolette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e This is not a wine to \"pop and pour.\" In 2026, it is highly recommended to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eopen the bottle 15–30 minutes before serving\u003c\/b\u003e or even give it a brief decanting. Serve it at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003e12–14°C\u003c\/b\u003e (warmer than your standard Champagne) in a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"227\"\u003elarge Burgundy-style glass\u003c\/b\u003e to allow the 30-year-old solera components to truly expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122492678518,"sku":"'3760013490126","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/dleouvinsemperfidelis.png?v=1774028149","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/delouvin-nowack-semper-fidelis","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}