Perrier Jouet Blanc de Blancs NV (Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Perrier Jouet
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs NV (Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally well-rated: Wine Advocate praise (William Kelley), Wine Spectator ~92–93, Robert Parker ~92, James Suckling ~91–94, Wine Enthusiast ~90

Tasting Note
Pale gold with white flowers, citrus peel, green apple and stone fruit, subtle brioche and toasted notes, fine mousse and chalky minerality; elegant, precise and persistent.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, ceviche, steamed white fish, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi, sashimi, tempura, steamed dim sum, delicate Vietnamese/Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional méthode champenoise with secondary fermentation in bottle, extended lees ageing (several years) and blending of reserve wines; light dosage for freshness.

Vineyard Info
Maison Perrier-Jouët, founded 1811 in Épernay, sources Chardonnay from premier Grand Cru villages (Cramant, Avize); now part of Pernod Ricard, known for Belle Epoque and floral style.