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
- 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
Scores
- Wine Spectator 89
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.