Joseph Perrier : La Côte à Bras 2015

The elegance and balance of a vintage Blanc de Noirs Champagne from a singular terroir

The estate

In the shadow of its 3 kilometers of Gallo-Roman underground cellars, the highly regarded Maison Champagne Joseph Perrier perpetuates expertise and respect for tradition passed down from generation to generation. Each plot is vinified separately to allow the identity of each Champagne terroir to express itself through bespoke aging.

The vineyard

La Côte à Bras by Joseph Perrier is produced from a leading Champagne terroir, namely the eponymous parcel located in Cumières at the foot of the famous Montagne de Reims.

The wine

This Blanc de Noirs Champagne was created in 2007, as the Maison sought to showcase this terroir through a singular cuvée uniting a single plot, a single grape variety, and a single year.

Winemaking

This 2015 vintage Champagne benefits from several years of aging on lees. No dosage has been added.

Blend

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting characteristics and serving advice for La Côte à Bras 2015 by Joseph Perrier

Tasting

Appearance
A beautiful, brilliant golden hue.

Nose
Elegant, the nose opens with spring floral fragrances, supported by lively minerality. With aeration, the Pinot Noir reveals aromas of red berries, plums, and grenadine.

Palate
A precise, delicate attack precedes a palate whose blackcurrant and elderberry aromas evolve toward a savory, persistent, lightly zesty salinity.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, chill this Champagne in an ice bucket twenty minutes before serving at 46–50°F (8–10°C).

Food and wine pairings
Moules marinières accompanied by pommes château with brown butter pair ideally with this cuvée.