Penet-Chardonnet Terroir & Sens Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

A luxurious NV "Perpetual Reserve" Champagne from Alexander Penet, crafted from Grand Cru parcels, known for its creamy texture and consistent high ratings of 91-93 points.

Producer

Penet-Chardonnet

Region

Verzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne

Country

France

Varietal

Chardonnay

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay

Specifications

Vintage

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Vinification

Hand harvested grapes are blended with oak-aged reserve wine and then aged on the lees for a minimum of 4 years - <6g/L dosage

Occasional wine note

We had the opportunity to meet with the winemaker, Alexander Penet, at a tasting hosted by our friend "The Champagne Guy" of Grand cuvée / The Alchemists Imports. This wine was the headliner and it really just stole the show. Small production boutique NV "Perpetual Reserve" wine produced from 2 Grand Cru parcels in Montagne de Reims. One of the primary purposes of going with NV production approach to achieve a level of consistency in the flavor profile year after year. The base wine in this offering is from 2017, but there is reserve content from several previous vintages. The ratings for each of these offerings proves this out with consistent 91-93-point scores. This one absolutely meets that bar. Creamy and luxurious and oh so delicious.

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

This has aromas of sliced pears, green apples, grapefruit and a touch of white pepper. Some ginseng, too. Fine and creamy bubbles here, with a medium body and broad, flavorful layers. I like the saline and gently earthy complexity.

100

Jancis Robinson

Rich fabric of complex ingredients and real undertow. Hint of mint. Rewarding.

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