What best describes a Prestige Cuvee in Champagne attribution?

• A. The winery's blend of any age with cheapest lots
• B. The winery's top non-vintage or vintage blend, from best lots, aged longer, more complex and expensive
• C. A standard Brut with no dosage
• D. The winery's basic NV Brut produced for everyday bottle

Answer: (B)

A Prestige Cuvee is the winery’s flagship blend—the very best expression the house can assemble. It comes from the finest lots, carefully selected for quality, balance, and aging potential. Whether released as a non-vintage or a vintage cuvée, it is aged longer to develop greater complexity, texture, and depth, and it is typically more expensive because it represents the peak of the producer’s style and craftsmanship.

This is different from a blend of cheaper lots or the everyday NV Brut, which aim for consistency and accessibility more than peak expression. It’s also not a standard Brut with no dosage; prestige cuvées are defined by their top-tier selection and extended aging rather than a specific dosage level.