Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 5 years from release.
release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2020 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, citrus, pear, fresh brioche
Palate: light fresh fruit, delicate mousse, floral lift, clean finish
Perrier-Jouet's Chardonnay-leaning house brut: white flowers and citrus over pear and brioche, the palate light and fresh with floral lift and a clean finish.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Floral freshness meets the brine of oysters. -
Goat cheese
White-flower lift balances fresh cheese. -
Oeuf mayonnaise
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Light fresh fruit refreshes the egg.
How to serve Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Goat cheese, Oeuf mayonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Perrier-Jouet's non-vintage brut reflects the house's signature floral, Chardonnay-leaning style established at Epernay in 1811.
- 1811: Perrier-Jouet house founded at Epernay
Facts
- Producer
- Perrier-Jouet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Chardonnay-leaning floral house style
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1811
Frequently asked about Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut
What does Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, citrus, pear, fresh brioche. On the palate, light fresh fruit, delicate mousse, floral lift, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Perrier-Jouet's Chardonnay-leaning house brut: white flowers and citrus over pear and brioche, the palate light and fresh with floral lift and a clean finish.
When should I drink Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut?
Drink now to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Goat cheese and Oeuf mayonnaise. Floral freshness meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut?
The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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