Identity
| Producer | Pertois Moriset |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | Extra brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Medium gold with fine bubbles |
| Aroma | Salt, herbs, toffee, citrus fruit, subtle brioche and pie crust notes |
| Palate | Zippy, lively, rich and textured with creamy fruit and minerality |
| Finish | Elegant smokiness and creaminess with subtle dried fruit notes |
| Food Pairing | Veal tartar, seafood platter, caramel pork, olive oil sesame red tuna, capers and olives |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGH
Enology
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.50 |
| Aging Process | Vinification 80% in oak barrels and 20% in stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation not sought; aged a minimum of 45 months on lees |
| Fermentation | 80% in oak barrels, 20% in stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation blocked |
Terroir
| Soil | Chalky soils typical of Côte des Blancs Grand Cru terroir |
| Vine Age | 30 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested manually from Grand Cru Chouilly vineyards |
Interesting facts
| Pertois-Moriset is a family-owned grower-producer in Champagne, a member of the prestigious Club Trésors de Champagne, with vineyards in Grand Cru villages including Chouilly. The 2018 vintage is a mono-village expression from Chouilly with low dosage and extended lees aging. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |