Ratings
88/100 (Gault&Millau)
Identity
| Producer | Pertois Moriset |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru millésimé |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | extra brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | golden, crystalline color with bright, brilliant highlights and fine, persistent bubbles |
| Aroma | pure bouquet with aromas of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia), white fruits (Golden apple, Williams pear), citrus zest (lemon, grapefruit), subtle minerality of chalk and flint |
| Palate | fresh and lively attack, racy acidity giving beautiful tension, creamy and precise texture, long palate with white fruit, citrus, brioche, toasted notes, mineral and salty finish |
| Finish | mineral and salty finish typical of great Cramant wines, balanced power and finesse, aromatic persistence inviting further tasting |
| Food Pairing | pairs perfectly with oysters, shellfish, noble fish (sea bass, John Dory), fresh goat's cheese, mushroom risotto, poultry in creamy sauce |
| Aging Potential | excellent aging potential, can be cellared for several years to develop complexity |
| Serving Glassware | high-end tasting glasses such as Sydonios, Lehmann or Zalto |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.50 |
| Aging Process | 78% stainless steel vats to preserve freshness and purity, 22% barrels to add complexity and roundness; aged 48 months on lees |
| Fermentation | vinification in stainless steel vats and barrels, malolactic fermentation blocked to preserve freshness |
Terroir
| Soil | chalky soils, typical of Cramant terroir |
| Vine Age | 50 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvesting with respect for terroir and sustainable cultivation practices |
Interesting facts
| Produced by a family-run independent Champagne house since 1951, member of Club Trésors de Champagne, made from a single Grand Cru village Cramant with sustainable cultivation and artisanal expertise |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |