Region: Champagne, France

Vintage: 2020

Composition: 100% Meunier

History: The house was founded in 1825 by father and son François-Alexandre and Joseph Perrier. Joseph turned the establishment on the “avenue de Paris” into a house of knowledge and experience. His signature has been carried out by six generations of the same family, each one marking the history and destiny of the House in a different way. Currently run by Jean Claude Fourmon and his son, Benjamin, this house is the only Champagne maker in Châlons-en-Champagne today. Our Champagne has been a part of history many times and was chosen for the royal courts of Queen Victoria and Edward VII. In 2019, winemaker Natalie Laplaige received the “Les Thophees Champenoise Winemaker of the Year” award.

Cuvée Joséphine celebrates the moving story of Joseph Perrier, a father who, on the occasion of his daughter Josephine’s wedding, offered her the best Champagne he could make. For that occasion he designed the most beautiful bottle painted by hand and decorated with fine gold. The cuvée, named after Joséphine and celebrating our history, has only been produced in the years 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2008.

Tasting Notes:

Miller, often overshadowed by other grape varieties, finds its full expression here. On the Ciergelot plot, this grape reveals unique characteristics, offering a wine of great freshness.