Poppin' Bubbly with Perrier-Jouët

November 9, 8:49 PMNY Budget Wine ExaminerStacy De Fino

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Portfolio of Perrier-Jouet Champagnes
Perrier-Jouet

A unique floral design delicately painted on the side of a dark emerald bottle has become an iconic figure in the world of champagne, and one that symbolizes pure luxury and an unprecedentated reputation. Perrier-Jouët recently hosted a special evening at the Bryant Park Hotel with cellar master Herve Deschamps for trade press and writers to showcase their portfolio of lavish bubblies from Champagne, France.

Although deviated from the budget perspective, there are always those bottles that simply are worth pinching pennies for, as they exude a level of celebration and artistic creativity on the sip. And that's just how Hervé Deschamps feels. As the 7th Chef de Cave of Perrier-Jouët in the past 200 years, he describes the philosophy of champagne creation as "going straight to the blending stage, rather like an artist, trusting in an inexplicable fusion of intuition, sensitivity and skill.”

Among the portfolio showcased at Bryant Park Hotel: 

• Grand Brut NV -- made of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meuniur and 20% Chardonnay, blended with 10%-20% Reserve, the final cuveé is complex and crisp, well balanced with a fine, persistent mouthfeel lingering on the palate with an array of apple and lemon notes. 
• Blason Rose NV --omprised of 40% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay; 20% of the blend is comprised of reserve wines made of grapes sourced from several grand cru regions.
• Fleur de Champagne Brut 2000 --made up of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier.
• Fleur de Champagne Rose 2002 -- composed of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay sourced from grand cru vineyards, this champagne is only aged four to five years instead of the typical six to seven to preserve the airy elegance of the rosé.
• Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000 --made of 100% Chardonnay and is only created in the best years. Suggested food pairing of caviar only enhances the high profile and elegance of the wine.