Louis Bouillot
Louis Bouillot Perle d’Ivoire Blanc de Blanc
Burgundy
$45.00
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Founded in 1877 by Jean Bouillot the estate of Louis Bouillot is a specialist Crémant de Bourgogne producer now run by Jean-Claude Boisset and it produces a range of excellent Méthode Traditionelle sparkling wines from sites across the Côte d'Or. Perle d'Ivoire is made exclusively from white grapes; the noble Chardonnay, which makes the great Burgundy grand crus, underscored by the zest of the Aligoté grape. Terroirs from the two extremities of Burgundy are blended to make this harmonious cuvée. The Mâconnais brings a rich fattiness, while fruit from the Yonne and Chatillonnais provide vivacity and crispness. Its yellow color with hints of green and gold show its fine bubbles in a lovely light. The nose opens on white blossom then citrus, before developing pleasant buttery and brioche notes. Full and rounded in the mouth, with a certain vivacity, and complex secondary aromas that evolve over time, delighting the taste buds. The harmony and elegance of Perle d'Ivoire makes a match for a wide variety of dishes, from the simplest to the most exotic. Superb as an aperitif, with cheese, sushi, asparagus tips or oysters.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes come mainly from the north of Burgundy (Yonne, Chatillonnais) and the south (Mâconnais). Gentle pneumatic
pressing respects the fruit, and separate handling of the juice produces musts of great quality. Cold settling followed by
fermentation in temperature-controlled vats preserves the personality of the wine, in particular its aromas. Once the bubbles have formed in the bottles, Perle d'Ivoire ages on laths (wooden racks that hold the barrels) for more than 18 months, enhancing the wine and bringing great elegance.
Producer
Louis Bouillot
Founded in 1877 by Jean Bouillot the estate of Louis Bouillot is a specialist Cremant de Bourgogne producer now run by Jean-Claude Boisset and it produces a range of excellent Methode Traditionnelle sparkling wines from sites across the Côte d'Or. The Cremant de Bourgogne appellation was officially created in 1975 and the domaine, based in Nuits-St-Georges, produces great value sparkling wines that provide a great alternative to Champagne, from the vivid pinot Noir fruit of the Perle Bourgogne Mousseux Rouge to their lively and complex Perle de Vigne Grand Reserve.
Region
About Burgundy
Located near the French city of Dijon, in central-eastern France, Burgundy is seen as the international benchmark for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir winemaking around the world. The Burgundy region covers a large area that includes Chablis and over 100 other appellations (regions, villages and vineyards). The five key areas in Burgundy are; Chablis, Cotes de Nuits, Cotes de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise and Maconnais. Within Chablis, the vineyards that produce the wines of Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru tend to be located on the sides of the valley that have a south facing aspect, ideal for developing more concentrated fruit aromas and flavours. Some of the best Pinot Noir wines are produced in the Cote de Nuits while the Cote de Beaune is more well known for producing exceptional Chardonnay. The appellation system highlights these differences across all of the appellations in Burgundy. For example, almost all of the red grand cru wines (such as Romanee-Conti) are produced in the Cotes de Nuits while all of the white grand cru wines are produced in the Cotes de Beaune (such as Montrachet).
Details
Closure: Cork
Country: France
Wine Body: Medium Bodied
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Size: 750mL
Non Alcoholic: No
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