Perrier Jouet
Champagne Grand Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Aging | At least 36 months of bottle ageing on the lees in historic cellars at approximately 11 °C, 15 metres deep. |
- Cuvée and alcohol content: Grand Brut Sparkling Wine 12.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Balanced blend: 40% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
- Aroma and colour: gold with silver highlights; floral notes, fresh fruit, brioche and vanilla
- Perlage and taste: fine and persistent bubbles; crisp and light flavour, rich and generous finish
- Production and serving: traditional method, 36 months on the lees; serving temperature 6–10 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is a Champagne that embodies the unmistakable style of its Maison. Crafted using the Traditional Method, it is born from a harmonious blend of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a bright golden hue enriched with silvery highlights and a fine, persistent perlage. On the nose, it opens with floral aromas, clear nuances of fresh fruit and delicate hints of brioche and vanilla. On the palate, it is crisp and light, offering a clear balance between lively acidity and a rounded structure, leading to a generous finish. Excellent with oysters, white meats and semi-mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne is produced in Épernay. This cuvée is the result of a selection of over fifty crus, designed to ensure a consistent expression of the terroir. The grapes come from highly renowned areas: the Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs brings freshness, while the Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir from the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims provide softness and intensity. This multi-zone origin ensures a sensory profile in which delicacy blends perfectly with a long-lasting taste persistence, reflecting the vocation of a historic and unrivalled region.
How it is produced
Production begins with fermentation in stainless steel of the base wines, followed by a careful addition of reserve wines to maintain stylistic consistency. The wine then undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, strictly following the rules of the Traditional Method. The process continues with ageing on the lees for at least thirty-six months, stored in historic underground cellars fifteen metres deep. This slow maturation enriches the texture and develops pleasant bakery notes. Since 1847, the Maison has historically reduced the sugar dosage, creating one of the first Brut Champagnes capable of enhancing the purity of the raw material.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Épernay in 1811, Maison Perrier-Jouët embodies French oenological excellence. In 1847, it revolutionised tradition by creating one of the first Brut cuvées, reducing the sugar dosage to enhance the wine’s absolute finesse. This prestigious Champagne is born from the harmonious union of over fifty crus and achieves maximum elegance by resting for at least 36 months on the lees in the historic cellars, fifteen metres underground at a constant temperature of 11°C. A vibrant tribute to the masterful art of blending.
Awards
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90/100
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91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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89/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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91/100
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Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1811
- Bottles produced: 3.000.000
- Hectares: 106
Since the late 19th century, its Brut cuvées have earned a great reputation that continues to this day. Read more
| Name | Perrier Jouet Champagne Grand Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Perrier Jouet |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Épernay in 1811, Maison Perrier-Jouët embodies French oenological excellence. In 1847, it revolutionised tradition by creating one of the first Brut cuvées, reducing the sugar dosage to enhance the wine’s absolute finesse. This prestigious Champagne is born from the harmonious union of over fifty crus and achieves maximum elegance by resting for at least 36 months on the lees in the historic cellars, fifteen metres underground at a constant temperature of 11°C. A vibrant tribute to the masterful art of blending. |
| Origin | Côte des Blancs, Marne Valley and Montagne de Reims (Champagne, France) |
| Fermentation | At least 36 months on the lees in the bottle |
| Production technique | Traditional Champenoise method (bottle refermentation) |
| Wine making | Cuvée composed mainly of wines from the vintage fermented in stainless steel with just over 10% reserve wines; secondary fermentation in the bottle using the traditional Champenoise method (bottle refermentation) and a long period on the lees, at least 36 months, in the historic cellars at around 11°C. |
| Aging | At least 36 months of bottle ageing on the lees in historic cellars at approximately 11 °C, 15 metres deep. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |