Champagne Bernard Pertois
Champagne house in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs.
- Village
- Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Grand Cru)
- Region
- Côte des Blancs
- Cuvées in the guide
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Champagne Bernard Pertois is a family business in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Côte des Blancs), where the family has been active for ten generations. The wine tradition dates back to 1650, but its own champagne production only began in 1910. The current estate is a Récoltant-Manipulant that both produces its own champagnes and sells grapes to prestigious houses.
Vineyards and Terroir
The estate manages a total of 15 hectares of vineyards, of which 7 hectares are Grand Cru Chardonnay in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The rest consists of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in surrounding municipalities such as Vertus, Villeneuve and Voipreux. The terroir is characterised by a chalky subsoil (craie à bélemnites) and light white earth, which gives the Chardonnay lightness, elegance and freshness.
Approach
Vinification follows traditional methods with hand harvesting and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The champagnes age for at least 4 to 5 years on the lees in the cellars. For the Brut Zero the sugar content is kept at zero, while other cuvées have a low dosage (3-8 g/L). The business produces approximately 35,000 to 38,000 bottles per year.
Champagnes
The range mainly comprises Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs:
- Brut Tradition: 100% Chardonnay, fresh and fruity with notes of pear and white flowers.
- Brut Zéro: Unsweetened, with a crystalline nose of lemon and subtle toast.
- Cuvée Prestige: A vintage cuvée with at least 4 years of ageing, characterised by nuts, toasted bread and honey.
- Cuvée de Réserve: A non-vintage blend with a more complex, baked-fruit and vanilla profile.
- Brut Rosé Cuvée Flavie: A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with aromas of wild berries and lychee.
- Le Ratafia de Champagne: A liqueur made from must and champagne spirit, suitable as an aperitif or with dessert.
Cuvées by Bernard Pertois
Importers
Bernard Pertois is imported by: ChampagneFan.
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