Ratings
No detailed critic scores found specifically for the 2017 vintage Special Club
Identity
| Producer | Pertois Moriset |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grower-Producer (Récoltant-Manipulant) |
| Grapes | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | Extra Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Light yellow with fine bubbles |
| Aroma | Mineral, chalk, citrus, white flowers, bread crust, and subtle toasted notes |
| Palate | Creamy, delicate palate with fine mousse, balanced acidity, and toasty structure |
| Finish | Long, fresh, and mineral finish with persistent bubbles |
| Food Pairing | Shellfish, salmon, tuna, quiche, pork |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.50 |
| Aging Process | 80% stainless steel tanks, 20% oak barrels, aged over 48 months on lees |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, malolactic fermentation is often blocked |
Terroir
| Soil | Rare, pure chalk bedrock with scant topsoils typical of Côte des Blancs Grand Cru terroir |
| Vine Age | 30 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are carefully selected from the best parcels in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru terroir |
Interesting facts
| Pertois-Moriset has been a family-owned independent estate since 1951 and has been a member of the prestigious Club Trésors de Champagne since 2015, producing Special Club bottlings from Grand Cru terroirs in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |