Ratings
CT 89.6.
Identity
| Producer | Champagne Jean Pernet |
| Year | NV |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale golden with fine bubbles. |
| Aroma | Toasty, floral, fresh, lightly fruity with hints of yellow apple and citrus. |
| Palate | Crisp, lively, elegant, with crunchy texture and long-lasting finish. |
| Finish | Long, elegant, fresh with persistent citrus and toasty notes. |
| Food Pairing | Oysters, smoked salmon, shellfish, light poultry, soft cheeses. |
| Serving Temp | 8-10 |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Assemblage of many wine samples from various plots including southern hillsides of Epernay; traditional Champagne method. |
| Fermentation | Traditional Champagne fermentation methods with controlled temperature in stainless steel and oak barrels. |
Terroir
| Soil | Vineyards in Le Mesnil sur Oger, Vertus, Chouilly, Epernay, Chavot, Leuvrigny (Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas). |
| Harvest Type | manual. |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are harvested manually to ensure quality, from sustainably farmed vineyards. |
Interesting facts
| Maison Jean Pernet is a family-owned estate with vineyards in Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas, a tradition since 1959. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork. |