Perrier-Jouët : Blanc de Blancs

The liveliness and freshness of a Blanc de Blancs champagne from the best Champagne terroirs

The estate

The Perrier-Jouët Champagne House was founded in 1811 by Pierre Perrier and his wife, Adèle Jouët. Produced from exceptional terroirs in Champagne (Ay, Mailly-Champagne, Avize and Cramant), the house’s cuvées are renowned for their unique style, mixing aromatic richness, sophistication and subtlety. Perrier-Jouët became Queen Victoria’s official champagne in 1861, then that of the French Imperial Court.

Owned by the Champagne company, GH Mumm, since 1959, the Perrier-Jouët House particularly stands out through the iconic bottle of its prestigious cuvée "Belle Époque", devised by Émile Gallé in 1969.

The vineyard

This Blanc de Blancs by Perrier-Jouët, who created its first 100% Chardonnay cuvées in the 1920s, perpetuates the house’s innovative spirit. Derived from the best terroirs in Champagne and produced with a low quantity of reserve wines, this cuvée enjoys 3 years of ageing on lees. With a surprising freshness and vitality, this cuvée is the perfect expression of the style of the Pierre-Jouët Champagne House.

The wine

Perrier-Jouët is paying great attention to its environment and is enfolding this cuvée (for bottle formats only) in an innovative case. Made in France from 100% natural fibres from FSC-certified forests, the Ecobox is an eco-designed gift box i.e. without any mineral oil and limiting the consumption of ink and water.

Vinification and ageing

Manually harvested, the grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated, stainless steel vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. This cuvée, which dosage is 8g/litre, enjoys an ageing process that lasts for greater than twice the appellation criteria.

The blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Blanc de Blancs by Perrier-Jouët: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour
The wine is a beautiful, radiant golden colour, adorned with subtle green reflections.

Nose
The nose mixes floral fragrances (elderberry, acacia, honeysuckle) and notes of citrus with a beautiful liveliness.

Palate
The lively and refreshing palate seduces with its length, minerality, intensity and energy.

Food and wine pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, this Blanc de Blancs by Perrier-Jouët goes perfectly with fish (striped bass), a dish accompanied by snow peas or even a plum-based dessert.