Joseph Perrier Cuvee Josephine with Gift Box 2014
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Champagne Joseph Perrier teams up with talented artist Jordane Saget for the
new 2014 vintage, marking the 175th anniversary of Joséphine Perrier’s marriage and the genesis of the cuvée.
The color of this wine approaches a very bright golden yellow. Subtle and inspiring, revealing dried nut aromas such as lightly grilled hazelnuts, the promise of elegance and complexity to come. The palate begins on juicy ripe pears and other white fruits, followed by delicately dusted notes of lily of the valley, complemented by spicy and peppery flavors. A subtle, bewitching, complex palate with a very good length. Very good length.
Blend: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir
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The latest release of this producer's prestige cuvée comes in a bottle designed by artist Jordane Saget. It is a fine, 40/60 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay giving white fruits and tight citrus flavors. The Champagne's elegance and mature fruitiness is impressive.
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Aromas of white peaches and lemon pie with chalk and stone undertones. Full and creamy with a subtle, elegant structure and softness. Nicely tart and tensioned. Lovely finish and focus.
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Well-drained, limestone and chalky soil defines much of the region, which lend a mineral component to its wines. Champagne’s cold, continental climate promotes ample acidity in its grapes but weather differences from year to year can create significant variation between vintages. While vintage Champagnes are produced in exceptional years, non-vintage cuvées are produced annually from a blend of several years in order to produce Champagnes that maintain a consistent house style.
With nearly negligible exceptions, . These can be blended together or bottled as individual varietal Champagnes, depending on the final style of wine desired. Chardonnay, the only white variety, contributes freshness, elegance, lively acidity and notes of citrus, orchard fruit and white flowers. Pinot Noir and its relative Pinot Meunier, provide the backbone to many blends, adding structure, body and supple red fruit flavors. Wines with a large proportion of Pinot Meunier will be ready to drink earlier, while Pinot Noir contributes to longevity. Whether it is white or rosé, most Champagne is made from a blend of red and white grapes—and uniquely, rosé is often produce by blending together red and white wine. A Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay will be labeled as ‘blanc de blancs,’ while ones comprised of only red grapes are called ‘blanc de noirs.’