Réserve Premier Cru (Non-vintage) - Vincent Perseval

Vincent Perseval is known for producing high-quality Champagne. The Réserve Premier Cru is prized for its finesse and complexity.

The appellation: Champagne Premier Cru AOC

Champagne Premier Cru AOC is one of the most prestigious classifications within the Champagne AOC appellation, reserved for wines produced in villages (communes) that have obtained Premier Cru status according to the historic rating scale known as the Échelle des Crus. These are Metodo Classico sparkling wines (méthode champenoise) from high-quality vineyards, though not at the absolute summit (Grand Cru). They are expressions of great balance between freshness, elegance and aromatic complexity, recognised worldwide as a byword for quality.

What to eat with Réserve Premier Cru

Who makes it: Vincent Perseval

Vincent Perseval is a winery in the heart of Champagne, in Jouy-les-Reims, a charming village classified as Premier Cru. The winery's history goes back to the 19th century, when the Perseval family began growing vines in this renowned wine region. Having learnt the art of winegrowing from his forebears, Vincent Perseval created his own label in 2006, with the aim of continuing the family tradition and bringing innovation to the production process.Vincent Perseval's philosophy rests on:Tradition and innovation, combining historic and modern techniques. Respect for the environment, with sustainable practices in the vineyard. Quality and authenticity, for wines that tell the story of the land. Accessibility: champagnes designed for every occasion.

The vine of Réserve Premier Cru

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted and prestigious white grape varieties in the world, originally from Burgundy, in France. Thanks to its great adaptability to different climates and soils, Chardonnay is grown in many wine regions, expressing unique characteristics according to the terroir and the winemaking style.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is one of the most fascinating and noble black grape varieties in the world. Famous for its elegance and complexity, this variety is at the heart of some of the most prestigious wines on the globe, particularly the wines of Burgundy and Champagne AOC. Its versatility and its ability to reflect the terroir make it one of the varieties most loved by winemakers and wine lovers alike.

Pinot Meunier

Pinot Meunier is one of the three main varieties used in the production of Champagne, together with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Although historically considered less prestigious than the other two, Pinot Meunier is today gaining more and more recognition for its versatility and for the fundamental contribution it makes to the creation of elegant, fruity cuvées.

Réserve Premier Cru: the area of Reims

Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Hilly

Profile of Réserve Premier Cru

Primary aromas: Citrus, White flowers

Secondary aromas: Bread crust, almonds

Tertiary aromas: Honey, Hazelnut

Tasting notes: An elegant Champagne with notes of citrus and white flowers, accompanied by a light minerality.