RUELLE-PERTOIS "RESERVE" 1ER CRU BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS
RUELLE-PERTOIS "RESERVE" 1ER CRU BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.
91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Ruelle-Pertois NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvee de Reserve L21 leads with a delightful nose of peony, apple blossom, lime, grapefruit, and apricot, which presage the character of a juicy, brightly citric, yet at the same time subtly creamily textured palate. A faint bite and muskiness of rose radish combines with light chew of apple skin and piquancy of lemon rind for invigoration, while a salinity that was enhanced a day after opening serves to milk the salivary glands in a sustained finish. Interestingly, I found this cuvee texturally more interesting and more transparent to flavor subtleties than the corresponding and in principle superior, grand cru-rated 2006 vintage Blanc de Blancs. But that wine was more concentrated and energetic. (By process of elimination, this cuvee incorporates fruit from their vines in premier cru-rated Oiry, while the aforementioned 2006 must originate entirely in Chouilly.) Enjoy this excellent value in Champagne over the next couple of years."
90 points Stephen Tanzer:"Light gold. Vibrant lemon and green apple scents are complemented by deeper hints of toasty lees and hazelnut. Silky and open-knit, offering juicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a hint of sweet butter. Shows good lift and energy on the finish, which features subtle mineral and lemon curd qualities."
Ruelle-Pertois might be Champagne's best kept secret. This terrific bubbly comes from 70% Grand Cru vineyards and 30% Premier Cru vineyards. Amazing creamy texture, full mousse and elegant yeasty profile with lingering flavor.
About: Reulle-Pertois is located in Moussy (pronounced Moose-E), a charming village that straddles the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. Both Michel Ruelle and his wife Martine Pertois had parents that produced champagne. When they married in the early seventies, they formed their own house and set up camp in Moussy. Officially retired, their son Benoit and daughter Virginie have taken over the reigns of the domaine.
The family owns six hectares of vines from which they make just under 4,000 cases. About a hectare of Pinot Meunier is in Moussy, while a hectare of Pinot Noir is in neighboring Premier Cru village Pierry. The family’s Chardonnay is planted in the Grand Cru villages of Oiry, Chouilly and Cramant. The winery is located next to the family house at the top of Moussy, just in front of the slope of vineyards. The Ruelles age their wine on its lees for extended periods of time, much longer than the required minimums. For the US market, their dosage is lower than for their French releases, somewhere in the neighborhood of 7 grams per liter. (Importer)
91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Ruelle-Pertois NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvee de Reserve L21 leads with a delightful nose of peony, apple blossom, lime, grapefruit, and apricot, which presage the character of a juicy, brightly citric, yet at the same time subtly creamily textured palate. A faint bite and muskiness of rose radish combines with light chew of apple skin and piquancy of lemon rind for invigoration, while a salinity that was enhanced a day after opening serves to milk the salivary glands in a sustained finish. Interestingly, I found this cuvee texturally more interesting and more transparent to flavor subtleties than the corresponding and in principle superior, grand cru-rated 2006 vintage Blanc de Blancs. But that wine was more concentrated and energetic. (By process of elimination, this cuvee incorporates fruit from their vines in premier cru-rated Oiry, while the aforementioned 2006 must originate entirely in Chouilly.) Enjoy this excellent value in Champagne over the next couple of years."
90 points Stephen Tanzer:"Light gold. Vibrant lemon and green apple scents are complemented by deeper hints of toasty lees and hazelnut. Silky and open-knit, offering juicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a hint of sweet butter. Shows good lift and energy on the finish, which features subtle mineral and lemon curd qualities."
Ruelle-Pertois might be Champagne's best kept secret. This terrific bubbly comes from 70% Grand Cru vineyards and 30% Premier Cru vineyards. Amazing creamy texture, full mousse and elegant yeasty profile with lingering flavor.
About: Reulle-Pertois is located in Moussy (pronounced Moose-E), a charming village that straddles the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. Both Michel Ruelle and his wife Martine Pertois had parents that produced champagne. When they married in the early seventies, they formed their own house and set up camp in Moussy. Officially retired, their son Benoit and daughter Virginie have taken over the reigns of the domaine.
The family owns six hectares of vines from which they make just under 4,000 cases. About a hectare of Pinot Meunier is in Moussy, while a hectare of Pinot Noir is in neighboring Premier Cru village Pierry. The family’s Chardonnay is planted in the Grand Cru villages of Oiry, Chouilly and Cramant. The winery is located next to the family house at the top of Moussy, just in front of the slope of vineyards. The Ruelles age their wine on its lees for extended periods of time, much longer than the required minimums. For the US market, their dosage is lower than for their French releases, somewhere in the neighborhood of 7 grams per liter. (Importer)
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