Réserve Perpétuelle takes its name from the eponymous Champagne practice of progressively blending the current year’s wines with wines from previous vintages. The idea is to preserve the freshness of the blend through successive renewals without losing any of the complexity acquired through ageing. The new blend brings together all the vintages successively blended since 1946, the year of the first harvest on which the Réserve Perpétuelle cuvée is based. Each year, the cuvée is enriched by a new vintage, in a proportion of two thirds, with which are blended the ever-increasing sum of past harvests – one third of the cuvée.

TASTING NOTES

On the eye: Pale gold in color. Fine, persistent bubbles.

On the nose: The nose presents lime blossom, vine flower and hawthorn.

On the palate: The palate is straightforward and pure, with citrus notes and a lovely liveliness that is not aggressive. The finish is long and clear, with notes of warm bread and fresh apple.

PAIRING

An excellent match for raw fish, seafood and Japanese cuisine.