Maison Joseph Perrier's Cuvée Royale 2012 is a vintage of great freshness and precision!
2012 was one of the most difficult and delicate years Champagne has ever experienced. But low yields and a fine late summer enabled us to obtain grapes with a rare level of ripeness. This ripeness produced rich, full-bodied, structured wines.
This champagne is a blend of 54% Pinot Noir and 46% Chardonnay, from the terroirs of Chouilly, Bergères-lès-Vertus, Mailly, Ambonnay, Cumières and Serzy.
The grapes are pressed and vinified separately, before aging for a minimum of 6 years in our cellars in Châlons-en-Champagne.
This champagne has a brilliant, bright gold color.
An initial nose reveals pastry and brioche aromas. Airing reveals spicy, peppery fragrances.
On the palate, a soft attack is followed by fine, elegant acidity. The wine is complex and well-balanced, with aromas of chamomile and dried fruit (apricot, date). The finish is delicate, mineral and refined.
This Cuvée Royale 2012 from Maison Joseph Perrier will accompany dishes as diverse as scallop carpaccio with vanilla oil and Bourbon pepper, pan-fried duck foie gras or camembert with raw milk.
