denis patoux magnum vintageDenis Patoux Magnum Vintage 2005 Despite certain issues, the Champagne vintage from 2005 was very good. A cool but dry winter signaled the start of the growing season, and a decent spring enabled both a successful budburst and flowering. Good weather persisted during the first part of the summer, but July offered a dampener as temperatures stayed warm and rain showers brought dampness and mildew. August saw a slight increase in humidity, but