Vintage 2017 Blanc de blancs Grand Cru Champagne Bernard Pertois

One parcel, one vintage, the full personality of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.

Not every year deserves to become a vintage Champagne. When a house makes that choice, it is to capture the character of a single harvest and allow a terroir to express itself without compromise.

This cuvée comes exclusively from the Les Coullemets parcel in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and from the 2017 harvest alone. This approach reveals the identity of this Grand Cru terroir with remarkable precision, free from the influence of other vintages or vineyard parcels.

The vinification further reinforces this pursuit of precision. Two-thirds of the wines are aged in oak barrels to bring texture and complexity, while the remaining third is kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve the full freshness of the Chardonnay. After more than four years of cellar ageing, the wine gains harmony while retaining the tension that has made Le Mesnil-sur-Oger so renowned.

The 2017 vintage, marked by an early spring followed by a contrasting summer, produced elegant Chardonnays with excellent ripeness and preserved freshness. It is a vintage defined more by finesse and balance than by power.

Within the Bernard Pertois range, this cuvée occupies a unique position. While the other Champagnes express the house style through blends, Millésime 2017 tells the story of a single place, a single year and a more parcel-driven interpretation of Chardonnay. A bottle for enthusiasts who wish to explore Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in greater depth.

Best enjoyed with a gastronomic meal featuring scallops, lobster, premium fish or poultry in a cream sauce.