Joseph Perrier Cuvee Royale Brut NV

Accolades:
92/100 – James Suckling
91/100 – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
90/100 – Decanter

“Sliced-apple, lemon and crushed-stone aromas follow through to a full body with a lovely depth of well-framed fruit. Drink now.” – James Suckling

“Pale straw colour; aromas of iced pastries, red apple, pear danish pastry, very light toastiness, a hint of honey, fresh and youthful. Palate is crisp and finishes nicely dry. Straightforward, youthful champagne and really appetising. 7 grams per litre dosage and tastes drier. (2020 base year with 20% reserve wines).” – Huon Hooke, The Real Review

“Vanilla shortbread seems seductive on the nose. Slender but fine palate majors on the lemon, spice, and hints of honey in a soothing and gentle fashion. Lovely aperitif. Drinking Window 2020 – 2025.” – Decanter

Tasting Note: The Cuvée Royale Brut is a superbly intense, light-golden yellow sparkled with copper. The initial aroma is discreet, fine and wonderfully complex. A bouquet of apples, pears and white peaches evolves alongside elegant, more tropical flavours of pineapple. Lively, yet supple in the mouth, combining complexity, lightness, body and freshness. The floral notes of white flowers give way to the fruity ones of vine peaches towards the end, with a pleasantly tangy finish.

Winemaking Notes: 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier. Over 20 different top-ranking vineyards, including our vineyards at Cumières, Damery, Hautvillers and Verneuil. Aged 36 months in our cellars. 20% reserve wines.

Alcohol: 12.0%

Variety: Champagne

Region: Champagne, France