Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut NV

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Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut NV

The Cuvée Royale Brut offers the experience of a Champagne all in elegance, freshness and balance. The house has been passed down through six generations and has been chosen for the royal courts of both Queen Victoria and Edward VII. 

Tasting Notes

Colour

On tasting, the Cuvée Royale Brut of the House of Joseph Perrier has a beautiful pale golden yellow colour with copper highlights, highlighting the finesse of the bubble's effervescence and great vivacity.

Nose

Initially discreet, the nose then gives way to beautiful fruity notes evoking green apple or the sweetness of vine peach.

Palate

From the attack, the power of the palate gives way to a round and lively substance offering a beautiful freshness on the finish.

 

History

Founded in 1825, Joseph Perrier has been owned and run by the same family since 1888. Current director Benjamin Fourmon represents the 6th generation. Champagne Joseph Perrier owns 21 hectares of vineyards, situated in the heart of the region on the right bank of the River Marne, around Hautvillers and Cumières – two villages classed 93% in the ‘échelle des crus’.

They are mostly planted with Pinot Noir but include 2 hectares of Chardonnay. The cellars stretch over three kilometers and date back to the Gallo-Roman period. The chosen name for these cuvées is no accident, nor any false claim to grandeur - ‘Cuvée Royale’ alludes to the historic relationship between Joseph Perrier and Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, as the royals’ Champagne of choice - probably the highest honour any Champagne House can hope to earn.

All the wines are made with a keen focus on freshness and purity, a theme which runs right through the range and really shows its worth in the vintage cuvées which show impressive energy and poise and remarkable ageing potential. Aside from the royal connection, Joseph Perrier has been associated with some pivotal events, which represent great human achievements, from the celebrations around Concorde’s inauguration in 1976 to, more recently, the Noble Prize in Medicine.

Aged for 3 years, the Cuvée Royale Brut of Maison Joseph Perrier brings together more than 20 different vintages with great terroirs such as Cumières, Damery, Hautvillers and Verneuil.

 

Accolades
  • Vinum : 16/20
  • James Suckling : 91 pts

Specifications

Year Non-vintage
Bottle Size 750ml
Cultivar 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, including about 20% reserve wines.
Country France
Alcohol content 12% alcohol 
Units of Alcohol per Bottle 9 units
Type Champagne
Cellaring Potential For immediate enjoyment
Allergen Information Contains Sulphites
Dosage
7g/L
Food Matches A perfect balance between freshness and richness, it is best enjoyed as an aperitif though it can be enjoyed throughout a meal. Ideal with salmon gravlax or parmesan shavings.
Features Vegan and Vegetarian
Origin Champagne - France
Appellation AOC Champagne