Grand Brut Champagne NV (Gift Box)

PERRIER-JOUËT

GRAND BRUT

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is the foundation on which Maison Perrier-Jouët built its reputation — a refined and balanced cuvée revealing the floral nuances of Chardonnay.

A STYLISH, HARMONIOUS CHAMPAGNE

Silvery gold in the glass, Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is a vibrant, stylish cuvée characterised by delicate floral aromas, rounded out by fresh fruit and hints of buttery brioche and vanilla. Though crisp and light, it combines freshness with a lingeringly rich, generous finish, preserving its distinctive balance and harmony to the very end.

IDEAL PAIRING

Chicken Breast
Young Leeks
Grapefruit

COMPOSITION

20% Chardonnay
40% Pinot Noir
40% Meunier

RESERVE WINES

<= 15%

DOSAGE

8-10 g/L

MINIMUM AGEING

3 years

BEST SERVED TEMPERATURE

~ 10°C

AKRAME BENALLAL

AN EVOLUTION OF INNOVATION

Just like the nature that inspires two-starred Michelin chef Akrame Benallal, his style is always evolving, in keeping with the change of the seasons. A lifelong lover of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque cuvées, the chef feels harmony with the House, where everything that drives him both personally and professionally is present: passion, family spirit, the appreciation and transmission of artisanal savoir-faire, as well as art and nature as primary sources of inspiration.

A HARMONIOUS ENCOUNTER

In June 2019, Maison Perrier-Jouët took over the extraordinary rooftop setting of Le Dernier Étage in Paris. The House presented a lively and varied programme of events that expanded the dialogue between champagne and cuisine, revolving around nature. Throughout the week, “Akrame’s Table” proposed a harmonious encounter between Akrame Benallal’s gastronomy and Perrier-Jouët cuvées, which were paired with dedicated dishes based on the unique aromas of each one, revealed by Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps during exclusive tastings.

CHEN MAN

INNOVATING ART FORMS

Beijing-born photographer Chen Man made her name on the international fashion photography scene in the early millennium. As well as her inherent creativity, she has been hugely influential in paving the way for Chinese models to go global. Her signature, pared-back style reflects the innovation of the Art Nouveau movement by combining traditional art forms with the latest digital techniques to create harmonious images that delicately and deftly explore vital subjects, with nature as a primary source of inspiration.

CAPTURING 200 YEARS OF TRADITION

In the essential setting of Epernay, Chen Man was invited to capture over 200 years of Maison Perrier-Jouët’s traditions and savoir-faire, which she interprets as “a process of taking wisdom and inspirations from nature”. Inspired by the interplay of light, shadow and colour, her original compositions invite the viewer on a unique voyage into the heart of the Perrier-Jouët vineyards and cellars of the Maison Belle Epoque. This singular, contemporary vision re-enchanted guests of EDEN Shanghai, where the series was revealed in 2019.

EDEN BY PERRIER-JOUËT, SHANGHAI 2019

In Shanghai, between 8th November and 7th December 2019, Maison Perrier-Jouët presents an experiential journey inspired by reinvented nature, enriched by the creative freedom of its Artisans of the Wild.

Maison Perrier-Jouët has asserted a singular vision of the world since its very foundation, inspired by the free spirit of its founders and the Art Nouveau movement. This vision is centred around creative liberty and an unconventional observation of nature - extravagant, vibrant, unbridled nature that informs everything the House does. To spread the magnetism of Art of the Wild, the House has assembled an international community of creative talents called Artisans of the Wild, who embody this unique energy.

Over the course of a month, Maison Perrier-Jouët will occupy an elegant address in the Xintiangi neighbourhood, where experiences and events offered by different Artisans of the Wild will take place day and night.

MAISON BELLE EPOQUE AS SEEN BY CHEN MAN

An exhibition of a photographic series revealing a singular, contemporary vision of the Maison Perrier-Jouët universe in Epernay. The original compositions by Chen Man invite the viewer on a unique voyage into the heart of the vineyards and cellars of the Maison Belle Epoque. In these essential settings, the artist captured the very essence of the spirit of Maison Perrier-Jouët.

MAISON BELLE EPOQUE

Once the historic home of generations of the founding family, Maison Belle Epoque in Epernay was meticulously restored to its original Art Nouveau style in 2017. Now, this elegant 18th-century mansion stands as the ultimate testament to Maison Perrier-Jouët’s singular bond with art and nature.

AN ENCHANTING STORY

At Maison Perrier-Jouët, the history of champagne began over 200 years ago. The House was founded by two independent-minded free spirits who shared a passion for art and nature – and a bold vision for champagne. The House has stayed true to this founding philosophy of creative freedom and an unconventional observation of nature ever since.

Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Rose-Adélaïde Jouët shared a love of nature and the arts. She was a cultured young woman from a Norman merchant family; she is also a masterful vintner and botanist. A year after their wedding, in 1811 they founded Maison Perrier-Jouët: born of their desire to create a Champagne House with a difference.

The free-spirited founders selected Chardonnay as the signature of Maison Perrier-Jouët, elevating it from a little-used grape variety to the cornerstone of the world-renowned intricate, floral style of Perrier-Jouët champagne. Their attachment to the terroir, unconventional vision of champagne and belief in creativity redefined the history of champagne.

The destiny of Maison Perrier-Jouët has always been shaped by audacious choices, starting with the founders’ decision to make the Chardonnay grape the signature of the House, pioneering the intricate, floral style for which its famous champagne is recognised throughout the world.

Perrier-Jouët champagne is instantly identifiable for its distinctive intricate, floral style: on the nose, the captivating floral freshness and finesse of the House’s signature Chardonnay; on the palate, richness and complexity as – thanks to the cellar master’s knowledge of the terroir – meticulously selected individual crus are blended into an elegant, harmonious whole. Combined with Champagne’s two red grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Meunier, Chardonnay is a lively, luminous presence. But the purest expression of Chardonnay is naturally to be found in the two single-grape cuvées: classic Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs and vintage Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs.

The founders’ passion for art, nature and champagne has been passed down through the generations. Their son Charles Perrier, a botanist like his father, took over the House in 1848. The family philosophy of creative freedom and an unconventional observation of nature is intrinsic to the history of champagne. These values shape Maison Perrier-Jouët to this day.

Thanks to a legacy of continuity, Maison Perrier-Jouët has acquired unparalleled expertise in revealing the essence of Chardonnay. Remarkably, Hervé Deschamps is only the seventh cellar master at the Champagne House in over 200 years. He will in turn transmit his expertise to his successor, Séverine Frerson, the House’s first female cellar master.

Art Nouveau受到優美, 曲折的自然形式的啟發, 於19世紀後期在歐洲盛行。 該運動的興旺發展和創作自由為20世紀前衛藝術鋪平了道路。 Art Nouveau運動的精神是重塑自然, 重新融入日常生活。 就像巴黎之花酒莊的野性藝術一樣, 對自然無拘無束的憧憬。

巴黎之花酒莊對Art Nouveau運動的熱愛最好由Emile Gallé在1902年為酒莊所描繪的象徵性海葵圖體現。 如今, 品牌與藝術和自然之間的持久紐帶轉化為一個被稱為“野性藝術”的無窮宇宙, 它通過藝術合作将奢華重塑為有意義的體験。

ART (RE)NOUVEAU

Maison Perrier-Jouët regularly commissions creative talents for their capacity to express the cultural heritage of the champagne House through the prism of the 21st century, as well as their own unique identity. These exclusive artworks and installations inspired by the House's Art of the Wild and the Art Nouveau movement feature throughout Maison Belle Epoque.

CHAMPAGNE’S “GOLDEN TRIANGLE”

The founders of Maison Perrier-Jouët decided on the Côte des Blancs, in the heart of Champagne's “Golden Triangle”, as an ideal terroir to nurture Chardonnay and cultivate relationships with growers of the finest crus. Today, this is one of the most admired Champagne vineyards, ranked at 99.2% on the Echelle des Crus quality scale, with exceptional parcels in Cramant and Avize.

SUSTAINABLE VINEYARDS

True to the philosophy of its founders, who were known for their progressive views on natural viticulture, Maison Perrier-Jouët is committed to the environmentally responsible management of its Champagne vineyards.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

Maison Perrier-Jouët's vineyards hold the Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne certificate for sustainable cultivation of the region's three main grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. In 2016, the Perrier-Jouët champagne vineyards were awarded France’s top environmental certification, HVE, for their biodiversity and ecological standards.