# Cuvée Royale Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Joseph Perrier
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €70
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green fruit, blossom, citrus, biscuit, bread, pastry, almond, hazelnut, honey

## About this wine

Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from the Joseph Perrier house, established in 1825. The name 'Cuvée Royale' signifies its historical connection to British royalty. The wine originates from the Champagne AOC, with vineyards located in the Vallée de la Marne. Joseph Perrier remains an independent, family-run estate with a six-generation legacy, committed to respecting its terroir and producing balanced Champagnes. The estate's vineyards have held High Environmental Value certification since 2021.

## Interesting facts

- Named 'Cuvée Royale' after being favored by Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.
- Selected for the first British Airways Concorde flight from London to New York in 1976.
- The house celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2025.
- Vineyards are certified High Environmental Value since 2021.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and subtle minerality cut through richer textures and complement the natural salinity of seafood. Its fruit notes can echo or contrast with delicate flavors in appetizers.

## Wine making process

Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut is produced using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Each plot is vinified separately to capture its unique terroir. The wine undergoes primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its sparkle. It is aged for a minimum of three years in the estate's historic Gallo-Roman cellars. Approximately 20% of the blend consists of reserve wines, used to ensure consistency and quality across non-vintage releases. Grapes are hand-harvested into small baskets. The estate's vineyards have been certified High Environmental Value since 2021.