> The 1996 Champagne vintage: legendary vintage. Rare acidity, very long ageing.

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Legendary vintage

# 1996 vintage

**Rare acidity, very long ageing.**

An unusual combination of ripeness and high acidity, behind champagnes of very long ageing debated among enthusiasts.

A 1996 vintage champagne comes exclusively from that year's harvest and has aged at least three years on lees. To understand what that changes, see our [glossary](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/glossaire/) and our guides to [choosing and gifting](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/choisir-offrir/).

Neighbouring vintages

## To compare

[

Great vintage

### 2002

Power and elegance combined.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/2002/)[

Great vintage

### 1990

Richness and maturity.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1990/)[

Generous vintage

### 2004

Abundant and balanced, very approachable.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/2004/)