Cuvée Royale Brut 2012

Precision and freshness define the 2012 vintage at Joseph Perrier. The Cuvée Royale is made from Premiers and Grands Crus, 54 per cent Pinot Noir and 46 per cent Chardonnay. With a dosage of just 3 g/l, the wine stays lean and clear. Six years of cellar ageing lie behind it. The name Cuvée Royale refers to the supply of the English crown under Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.

The nose begins with fine pastry, followed by spices. On the palate it is complex yet balanced, with dried fruit and chamomile. The finish is fine and mineral. Serve it at 10 °C in a large white wine glass so that its many layers can unfold. It accompanies a scallop carpaccio, pan-fried foie gras or a raw-milk Camembert. The house also believes the vintage has a long development ahead of it.