Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils Perle de Saignee Brut
Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils Perle de Saignee Brut is a dry, light-bodied sparkling from Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (Champagne, France), in the sparkling style. Acidity is very high; oak influence is none. Good with aperitif, oysters, fish and chips, eggs. Drink now or within 10 years (to about 2036). No need to decant. Critic score 93/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils Perle de Lumiere Brut Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils · Champagne | £34.00 | |||
| Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils Secret de Cave Brut Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils · Champagne | £34.00 | |||
| Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils Carte d'Or Brut Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils · Champagne | £33.97 | |||
| Champagne Moutardier Rose NV | £33.95 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant. Located in Trélou-Sur-Marne in the Marne Valley since 1922, the Champagne Veuve Olivier et Fils estate holds the status of "Recoltant-Manipulant". The wines are produced in the cellars of the company using grapes harvested on the same estate. The vineyards extend over 18 hectares and consist of 21 plots located around Trélou-Sur-Marne in the Marne Valley. The company cultivates a majority of Pinot Meunier, as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Sandrine Charpentier-Olivier now manages the Maison, under the watchful eyes of her parents, Michelle and Pierre, who have passed on to her their vast experience as Champagne winemakers. Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils Perle de Saignee Brut is produced from a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from 40-year-old vines. Its intense and brilliant color is the result of a short maceration of the grape skin with the must. On the nose, it reveals a generous bouquet of fresh red fruits (strawberries, blackberries, cherries, raspberries) followed by light citrus notes. On the palate, it is a powerful and full champagne with delicate salty notes and good acidity. It is the perfect wine for duck meat, mixed starters, rustic pies with tomatoes, and Parma ham. Serve it chilled at 8 – 10°C.