Description
Perrier-Jouet Blanc de Blancs NV (75cl)
Introduction:
A perfect illustration of the Maison's distinctive floral signature, this elegant new cuvée pays tribute to the vibrant freshness of the Chardonnay grape.
Vivacious and unrestrained, the Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs showcases the unique freshness of the Maison's emblematic grape. To create it, Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps has selected an elegant blend of floral Chardonnays from the Champagne region's best vineyards. The result is a wine of exuberant energy and vitality, characterized by wild hedgerow flower aromas of elderberry, acacia and honeysuckle, with a hint of citrus fruit.
It is the perfect wine to accompany all the exciting pleasures of contemporary life.
Tasting Notes:
In the glass, Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs is luminescent pale gold, tinged with hints of green.
Lively wild hedgerow flower aromas of elderberry, acacia and honeysuckle tangle and twist with notes of citrus fruit on the nose.
In the mouth the wine is fresh, tangy and invigorating with a mineral intensity on the finish. This is a vivacious wine of immense energy and vitality.
Serving:
The beguiling vivacious luminescence of Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs makes it perfect as an aperitif. Whether in the late afternoon or on a beautiful sunny day it will bring energy and vibrancy to the most precious moments.
Grape Variety:
100% Chardonnay
Winemaking:
Perrier-Jouët's seventh Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps chooses solely the Chardonnay to produce this exceptional cuvée, harnessing the pioneering spirit of the House and two centuries of expertise with this signature cepage. Selecting and blending Chardonnay from the best terroirs across the region.
Full malolactic fermentation; temperature regulated stainless steel fermenters
Dosage:
8 grams per liter, to create a wine dancing with freshness, lightness and vitality
Cellar Ageing:
More than twice the time required by the appellation
Background Information:
For over two centuries, Maison Perrier-Jouët has continually pursued its quest for quality. 1811 is not just a legendary vintage, it is also the year that Nicolas Perrier, the son of winegrower, Adèle Jouët, the daughter of a family of wine merchants, went on to create a major champagne House. The combination of tradition, "terroir", know-how, and a love of work created a champagne with elegance and finess.
Lying in the heart of the champagne region, Perrier-Jouët owns 65 hectares rating 99.2% on the quality scale (100% being the optimum). This means that each vineyard parcels is classified almost exclusively as Grand Cru.
The Chardonnay grape, floral and almost feminine in its elegance and finesse, is the signature variety of Perrier-Jouët's vineyards, with a strong showing of mature vines (23 years old on average). The holdings take in a homogenous terroir of Chardonnay vineyards some 40 hectares in area within the legendary Grands Crus of Cramant and Avize. Two parcels enjoy almost mythical status - Bourrons Leroy and Bourrons du Midi.
From its early days, the House of Perrier-Jouët has made champagne in small quantities with a "limited edition" approach. Like master craftsmen handing down the secrets of their trade from father to son, the seven Chefs de Cave over two centuries have placed quality before quantity.
They have also managed to conserve the House's historical treasures in the shape of its early vintages, such as the Perrier-Jouët 1825, the oldest left in Champagne today. Hervé Deschamps, our current Cellar Master and guardian of this heritage, is a natural upholder of this creative philosophy.
More Details
Size: |
Standard Bottle 75cl |
Style: |
Blanc de Blancs |
