Joseph Perrier Demi-Sec NV

With the colour of fine gold the Cuvée Royale Demi-Sec has a gentle persistent mousse beading at the rim of the glass.On the nose we find floral notes of daffodil, iris over suggestions of sweet cakes.On the palate the Cuvée Royale Demi-Sec is rich and generous in its sweetness with flavours of yellow peach, apricot jam and toasted brioche.

In the heart of the Champagne region, Joseph Perrier’s vineyards flourish on exceptional terroirs, where ancestral know-how and respect for nature produce grapes of remarkable quality, revealing all the finesse and elegance of each of the cuvées.A collection of wines made from the company’s 24ha of vines (Cumières, Damery, Hautvillers, Verneuil and Bassuet), with a special focus on the vineyards of the Vitryat region.Careful relationships and a sincere attachment to generations of partner winemakers. Wines crafted in the house style: fresh, elegant, balanced.At the heart of Joseph Perrier, our vineyard is truly the soul of our art. It is here that the king of wines is born, thanks to the precious grapes he gives us. We see our land as an infinite source of inspiration and blessing, and we do our utmost to make the most of its gifts. As part of a passionate team, they nurture the vines with a measured, controlled approach.Chardonnay, a white grape variety, lends finesse and freshness to the wines, while Pinot Noir, a black grape variety with white juice, adds structure and strength.The more supple meunier offers fruity aromas and roundness.While these three varieties dominate production today, the region also cultivates old varieties such as Arbane, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, rare varieties that bring complexity and uniqueness to certain cuvées.The company is fully committed to Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne, in harmony with its unique terroir. Through environmentally-friendly practices such as natural grassing, reduced inputs and rational resource management, we preserve the richness of our soils and promote biodiversity. This commitment reflects our desire to pass on a living vineyard to future generations.
Once the grapes have been harvested, the winemaking process begins with gentle, gradual pressing. This essential step extracts a pure, delicate juice, without altering the fruit’s subtle aromas. The resulting musts are then fermented in temperature-controlled tanks, where the natural sugars are transformed into alcohol. Throughout this process, the oenological teams are careful to preserve the balance and elegance that are the hallmarks of the Joseph Perrier style.Blending is a key stage in the elaboration of Joseph Perrier champagnes, where the expertise of Nathalie Laplaige, our talented cellar master, comes into play. This demanding process is based on a meticulous selection of clear wines from the emblematic grape varieties of Champagne – chardonnay, pinot noir and meunier – as well as from the best terroirs and different years. Nathalie Laplaige tastes and blends these wines to create harmonious cuvées, where balance, finesse and freshness are at the heart of each creation.Some cuvées also include reserve wines, patiently stored for several years, to enrich their complexity and aromatic depth.With over 20 different top-ranking vineyards, including Estate vineyards at Cumières, Damery, Hautvillers and Verneuil the Demi-Sec spends36 months on lees in the Estate’s cellar.Approximately 20% reserve wines7 g/L dosage