Champagne Jean Pernet Blanc De Blanc Reserve Brut

France, Champagne, Côte des Blancs
Bottle
Identity
Producer Jean Pernet
Year Non-vintage (NV)
Vol 0.375
Classification Grand Cru
Grapes 100% Chardonnay
Color White
Sweetness Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Pale, almost colorless whitish-green color with gold and green highlights
Aroma Aromas of hawthorn, citrus notes, sappy herbs, dry white fruit, toasty autolysis, sharp green apple, light leesy cream, white peach, jasmine, linden, honey, white bread, exotic fruits
Palate Fine, fresh, lively, nicely marries richness and finesse with flavors of white stone fruits, apple, lemon, toasted hazelnut; balanced, fresh, elegant with good length and mouthwatering cut
Finish Very long and pure finish with excellent persistence and mouthwatering cut; some find the finish short and slightly bland but generally elegant and persistent
Food Pairing appetizers, fish, white meat, seafood, red berry desserts
Serving Temp 8
Aging Potential Ready to drink now; can age for several years due to Grand Cru quality
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
12.0
Terroir
Grand Cru terroir of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in Côte des Blancs
Interesting facts
Produced from Grand Cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, representing the prestigious Blanc de Blancs style of Champagne.
Logistics
Cork natural cork