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Wine Description
The Story
The iconic bottle of Joseph Perrier deluxe cuvée Josephine was originally created by Joseph Perrier for his daughter's wedding, as it was the best possible wine he could create. Launched for general release in 1982, there have been only 11 vintages of this incredible wine. The label has been lovingly updated with a new [in my opinion much improved] design for this 11th release. The 2014 is intense, yet delicate and elegant. It will age for a d...
Wine Information
Tasting Note: Cuvée Joséphine celebrates the touching story of Joseph Perrier, a father who, on the occasion of the wedding of his daughter Josephine, offered her the very best champagne he could make. For that occasion he designed the most beautiful hand painted bottle which was decorated with fine gold. The colour is yellow gold tinged with glowing coppery elements. The nose combines the floral fragrance of an iris garden and notes of “spicy...
NV (10's)
Winemaking Notes: Cuvée Joséphine is made up of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Noir coming from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Avize, Vertus, Chouilly, Cumières, Mailly and Le Mesnil sur Oger. It is aged in bottle for a minimum of 6 years. The riddling is done manually on pupitres. Each bottle passes through the hands of around ten cellar hands, all passionate about the creation of exceptional champagnes.
