# Grand Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Perrier-Jouët
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €45
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, apple, pear, peach, grapefruit, lime, brioche, bread, butter, honey, almond

## About this wine

Perrier-Jouët is an iconic Champagne house based in Épernay, founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Rose-Adélaïde Jouët. Renowned for its elegant, floral-driven style, the house has a historic legacy of craftsmanship and a deep connection to art and nature. The Grand Brut is the foundation of the house style, representing a heritage of quality and consistency that has been maintained for generations.

## Interesting facts

- Perrier-Jouët was the first Champagne house to release a dry 'brut' style Champagne in 1854, responding to British tastes.
- The house was founded in 1811 by newlyweds Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Rose-Adélaïde Jouët, combining their family names.
- The Grand Brut blend incorporates up to 20% reserve wines to ensure the signature house style is maintained year after year.

## Food pairing

The high acidity and effervescence of this Champagne act as a palate cleanser, cutting through rich, fatty, or fried foods. Its delicate yeast and fruit profile pairs beautifully with fresh seafood and creamy cheeses without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

Crafted using the traditional method, this Champagne is a blend of approximately 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay. The blend incorporates up to 20% of reserve wines to ensure consistency of style. After secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wine is aged on its lees for approximately three years in the house's historic chalk cellars, far exceeding the legal minimum requirement, before receiving a moderate dosage.