Doyard

Œil de Perdrix 2018 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Doyard's Œil de Perdrix cuvée is a singular rosé champagne that's sure to make a fine gastronomic pairing.

This cuvée takes its name from the 18th century and the color of the juice obtained from the pinot noir press, which was slightly pinkish. Today's techniques make it possible to obtain a white juice from black grapes, but this was not the case back then. Œil de Perdrix was therefore a champagne with a light pink tint.

Doyard produces this cuvée by combining a majority of Pinot Noir grapes, which, in addition to the pink hue, add structure and a certain vinosity, with a touch of Chardonnay, for freshness and vivacity.

The Pinot Noir is vinified in oak barrels, while the Chardonnay is transferred to stainless steel tanks. Finally, malolactic fermentation is blocked to preserve the wine's liveliness.

After 4 to 5 years in the house cellars, the Œil de Perdrix 2018 cuvée is dosed as Extra Brut, so as not to mask the wine's unique aromas.

This rosé champagne is an authentic champagne, combining freshness, elegance, vinosity and length.

On the nose, it's a cuvée that evokes red fruits.

It's a cuvée of strong character that will resonate well with gastronomy.