Perrier Jouet Blanc de Blancs NV W/ 2 Flutes (Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Perrier Jouet
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs NV W/ 2 Flutes (Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs / Épernay)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) positive review; Wine Enthusiast ~90 pts; James Suckling ~91 pts. Available in g. , Marcin Rusak collaboration)

Tasting Note
Pale gold with green hints. Flowers (acacia, elderflower), citrus, green apple and light brioche. Pure, fine mousse, chalky minerality and a clean, lingering citrus-floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, seabass carpaccio, sashimi, goat cheese, smoked salmon; Asian: sushi, tempura, steamed fish, delicate dim sum, ceviche-style dishes.

Production Method
100% Chardonnay; traditional méthode champenoise with secondary bottle fermentation, ~3+ years on lees and light dosage (~8 g/L). NV blended with reserve wines.

Vineyard Info
Maison Perrier-Jouët, founded 1811 in Épernay, emphasizes Chardonnay from Grand Cru Côte des Blancs villages (Avize, Cramant) to express floral elegance and minerality.