Champagne Jean Pernet
Champagne Jean Pernet is a superlative family owned estate of 40 acres centered in Le Mesnil sur Oger with vineyards in Vertus, Chouilly, Epernay, Chavot and Leuvrigny. 35% of the vineyards are Grand Cru. 60% is Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. Yearly production is 125,000b with a storage capacity of 450,000b. 80% of sales are exports.
Agricultural practices are sustainable and the grapes are harvested by hand. The limestone soils are an average of 32 years old.
The estate produces 5 excellent cuvees.
Wines produced
NV Tradition Brut
NV Reserve Brut Grand Cru Chardonnay
NV Brut Rose
NV Cuvee Prestige Grand Cru
2008 Chardonnay Grand Cru Millesime
Distributors
NV Jean Pernet Tradition Brut
Limestone and clay-limestone soils blended from the slope south of Epernay, the Marne Valley and the Coteaux Sezannais
40% Chardonnay 45% Pinot Noir 15% Pinot Meunier
Blend of 2011 and 2012 vintages
Dosage 7-8g/L
50,000b produced annually
24-30 months aging after 2nd fermentation, 3-6 months aging after disgorging
a harmonious blend of different soils improved by the addition of some reserve wines
fine mousse, with plenty of citric lemon zest
fresh, bright and clean on the palate
NV Jean Pernet Reserve Brut Grand Cru Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay Grand Cru from Le Mesnil sur Oger, Oger and Chouilly on limestone soils hand harvested
Blend of 2010 and 2011 vintages
6 months on fine lees before bottling, 30-36 months in bottle after 2nd fermentation, 3-6 months in bottle after disgorgement
50,000b produced annually
Wonderful sense of purity and minerality with great length and texture
Toasty and rich, elegant and full of finesse
NV Jean Pernet Brut Rose
Limestone and clay-limestone soils
50% Chardonnay, 45% white wine from Pinot Noir, 5% red Pinot Noir from the west of Epernay
Blend of 2010 and 2011 vintages
7,500b annual production
Aged 30 months in bottle after 2nd fermentation
Salmon color yeasty, dry and elegant with a fresh, dry finish
Great food wine
NV Jean Pernet Cuvee Prestige Grand Cru Chardonnay
Limestone soils in Le Mesnil sur Oger 40-45 year old vines 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Blend of 2008 and 2009 vintages
Only first press juice
6 months on fine lees before bottling
42 months in bottle after 2nd fermentation
6 months in cellar after disgorgement
6,000b annual production
Very fine aromatics
Great concentration and length
Smooth, elegant and rich
Demonstrates clearly why it is beneficial to age great Champagne
2008 Jean Pernet Chardonnay Grand Cru
Limestone soils in Le Mesnil sur Oger, 40 year old vines
100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Fermented 70% in temperature controlled stainless steel, 30% in barrels aged 6 months on fine lees before bottling
Aged 48 months in bottle after 2nd fermentation and 6 months after disgorgement
8,500b annual production
Expressive and fresh bouquet
Powerful, intense presentation on palate, great acidity and balance, layers of lemon-citrus
Fresh, bright, clean finish
Exceptionally fine Champagne