Non-vintage (or NV) wine is made from grapes harvested across multiple years, blended to achieve consistent character independent of vintage variation. Non-vintage is common in champagne (most bottlings are NV) and some other sparkling wines or fortified wines. NV wines offer consistency across releases; vintage-specific characteristics are minimized. Champagne houses release NV bottlings as their core expressions; vintage champagne is reserved for exceptional years. NV pricing is typically lower than vintage wines.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR COLLECTORS
NV champagnes offer consistency and represent each house's style. Vintage champagnes are released in exceptional years and command premiums for vintage character.
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