Champagne Region
Characteristics
Country / Region: Champagne region
Name: AOP Champagne
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 (RVF)
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2020
Guide B+D 2020 : 16/20
A Selection Committee Favorite rated 16,5/20!
Wine:
The Blanc de Blancs cuvée is fruity, very harmonious, subtle, and persistent character. It's a seductive champagne, light and delicate, with notes of chalk, white flowers, green pepper, combined with a touch of citrus, almond, and toasted bread. A must-try champagne from Champagne, a favorite of the Committee, perfect to enjoy with a sea bream carpaccio or as an aperitif.Vinification:
Hand harvested, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks.Aged for 3 years in the cellar.
15% reserve wines. Dosage : 8 g/l
The estate has chosen to bottle this wine in a transparent bottle, as is the case for some rare Prestige wines. It is imperative to keep the bottle away from light, away from ultraviolet rays which could alter it.
Color:
Clear and limpid gold, string of fine and delicate bubbles.Nose:
Beautiful notes of elderberry, acacia and honeysuckle mixed with touches of citrus.Palate:
Light and delicate, this wine with a fruity profile offers a palate with a harmonious and persistent structure, filled with a subtle character.
Temperature:
Serve between 8 and 10°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, cheese gougères.Cellar aging:
From now until 2023
Perrier-Jouët, renowned for its Belle-Epoque cuvée, stands as a trusted name in the world of Champagne. With a commitment to crafting flavorful and universally appealing wines, the House relies on a 65-hectare vineyard, complemented by carefully selected grape sources.
What sets this vineyard apart is its remarkable location in primarily Grand Cru areas, with a particular emphasis on the Chardonnay grape. Since 1811, Maison Perrier-Jouët has consistently maintained a style that combines floral and complex characteristics, effectively showcasing the subtle nuances of this iconic grape variety.