NV Pertois Moriset 'Rosé Blanc' Grand Cru Extra Brut
Region: Champagne, France
Grape: 92% Chardonnay, 8% Pinot Noir
Vineyard Practice: Sustainable
Culinary Suggestions: Sushi/Sashimi, Grilled Salmon, Cured Meats, Peking Duck
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Origins
Located in Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne Pertois-Moriset has been, from its beginnings an independent family-run estate.
The history of the family business began with the marriage between Yves Pertois and Janine Moriset, son and daughter of two former wine-growing families of the Côte des Blancs. In 1951, the couple decided to create the winery, Pertois-Moriset, which continued its development when their son Dominique and his wife Florence joined them.
Today, it is their granddaughter Cécile and her husband Vincent who currently manage the property. The vineyard has a surface area of 18.60 hectares and is distributed in two areas:The Côte des Blancs, of approximately 12 hectares of Grand Cru Chardonnay in the legendary villages of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly. In addition to this they have land in the Coteaux Sézannais, of approximately 6.50 hectares, with around 60 % Pinot Noir and 40 % Chardonnay. -Importer Note
Critic Reviews
93 points
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com April 2024
The oeil de perdrix (partridge eye) color is darker than one might expect given the de minimus amount of pinot noir in the blend. It also has a decided impact on the nose with its raspberry and cherry hints that add breadth to the yeasty aromas of quinine and green apple. The moderately generous mousse doesn't overwhelm the ability of the middle weight flavors to offer solid depth on the voluminous, bitter pit fruit and lingering finish. Otherwise stated, this is more like a wine that just happens to have some effervescence than a sparkler that happens to have some wine-like quality. As such, it won't necessarily be for everyone that is looking for a rosé Champagne but I actually quite like this for its individuality. Note that this could easily be cellared for a decade or more even if it's not necessary to enjoy it now.
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