The Story
The NV Oeil de Perdrix Extra Brut showcases predominantly Pinot Meunier (typically around 74–83%), with a dash of Chardonnay and reserve wines dating back to as early as 1998. Grapes undergo a brief skin-contact maceration (saignée method), followed by stainless‑steel fermentation, full malolactic conversion, and 15–25 months ageing on lees in-bottle. This yields a finely poised rosé with aromas of raspberry, peach, mandarin oil, subtle floral lift and savoury salinity. Jérôme Dehours’ fourth-generation domaine, organically farmed since the mid‑1990s, crafts this crisp, terroir‑driven rosé that feels both textural and refreshing
Description
The NV Oeil de Perdrix Extra Brut showcases predominantly Pinot Meunier (typically around 74–83%), with a dash of Chardonnay and reserve wines dating back to as early as 1998. Grapes undergo a brief skin-contact maceration (saignée method), followed by stainless‑steel fermentation, full malolactic conversion, and 15–25 months ageing on lees in-bottle. This yields a finely poised rosé with aromas of raspberry, peach, mandarin oil, subtle floral lift and savoury salinity. Jérôme Dehours’ fourth-generation domaine, organically farmed since the mid‑1990s, crafts this crisp, terroir‑driven rosé that feels both textural and refreshing
