A design that will significantly move towards accuracy and beauty that of the French Maison Joseph Perrier which is preparing to commemorate 200 years of history in 2025, led today by Benjamin Fourmon, the 6th generation of the household. On the event of the Modena Champagne Experience we had the chance to take part in the masterclass held by the chef de cavern (given that 2017) Nathalie Laplaige. The most emblematic Cuvée Royale of the Maison are on deal, however likewise the Parcellaire line with 100% Pinot Noir, originating from La Cote a Bras and lastly the Champagne Cuvée “Josephine” produced just in the very best years, from the mix of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, delegated rest for a minimum of 8 years.
Cuvèe Royale Brut (list price around 55/60 euros)
35% Chardonnay35% Pinot Noir30% Pinot MeunierReserve white wines roughly 20% 36 months on yeastsDosage (g/l): 7
Acquired from over 20 various vineyards, on the nose it provides a citrus note of red apple and at the end you can likewise view the sweet taste of candied fruit. In the mouth there is a slim level of acidity, thanks to the reserve white wines it broadens on the taste buds drawing out the limestone note.
Cuvèe Royale Brut Nature (list price around 60/65 euros) 62% Chardonnay14% Pinot Noir24% Pinot MeunierReserve white wines at 24%
72 months on yeastsDosage (g/l): 0
The base is from the 2016 harvest, compared to the previous one the dose and period on the yeasts have actually altered. On the nose there is a note of flint, pastry, butter and red berries. In the mouth the limestone note is much more apparent, well balanced and really tense in the center of the mouth.
Cuvèe Royale Rosé (list price around 55/60 euros)
40% Chardonnay40% Pinot Noir20% Pinot Meunier
36 months on yeastsDosage (g/l): 7
The grapes originate from 15 various towns, the red white wines are around 10% while the reserve ones are around 20%. It’s a rosé that focuses completely on freshness. On the nose you can view pomegranate and fragrances of Mediterranean scrub thanks to the Pinot Noir. The mouth is stylish, fragile and with a long surface.
Cuvèe Royale Vinatge 2013 (list price around 65/70 euros) 54% Pinot Noir46% Chardonnay
72 months on yeastsDosage (g/l): 3
After a season defined by a lot cold, the outcome amazed the manufacturers themselves. On the nose there is a green apple and a herbaceous fragrance of Mediterranean scrub. In the mouth an anxious level of acidity due to the cold however likewise excellent beauty.
La Cote a Bras Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature 2014 (list price around 100/110 euros) 100% Pinot Noir72 months on the yeastsDosage (g/l): 0
It is the red wine we valued the most throughout this tasting. After a rainy year, the harvest yield was lower than the Maison’s expectations. Typically the white wines of the 2014 vintage are best intoxicated right away however this one has space for development throughout the years. On the nose rhubarb, red apple and toasting due to the autolysis of Pinot Noir. The mouth has excellent intricacy, exact, an austere red wine with a dry surface.
Josèphine 2014 (list price around 180/200 euros) 60% Chardonnay
40% Pinot Noir72 months on the yeastsDosage (g/l): 5
A renowned red wine from the Maison, an excellent expression of the grape and the area. On the nose you can view apple, acacia flowers, peach and a sweet and smoky note. In the mouth it is a compact, unified, well-measured red wine with excellent level of acidity.
Tiziana Sapienza
