Perrier-Jouet Blanc de Blancs NV + 2 Champagne Glasses (750ML)

93 WS / 92 WA / 92 JS / 91 WE / 90 DE

Rich and toasty up front, with a smoky mineral underpinning and notes of brioche and roasted nut, this is nonetheless lithe and graceful throughout, integrating a spine of vibrant acidity with the lovely palate of apricot, honeysuckle and pickled ginger flavors set on the satinlike mousse. Drink now through 2025. 2,500 cases imported. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

The latest release of Perrier-Joët's NV Brut Blanc de Blancs is charming and expressive, bursting from the glass with aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit, pear, white flowers and subtle hints of buttered toast. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and fine-boned, its pretty core of fruit is girdled by succulent acids, concluding with a delicately chalky finish. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

Some exotic candied apple, lemon and papaya aromas here, with a faint toasty and gently reductive nose, too. The palate has a smooth, sorbet-like ball of creamy lemon and nectarine fruit flavor. Bright and appealing. Extremely fresh. Drink now. - James Suckling

Known for its Chardonnay-based Champagnes, this house's Blanc de Blancs—pure Chardonnay—is tautly mineral. It keeps some of the higher dosage of the house, while also having a fine texture, bright acidity and a concentrated aftertaste. Drink now. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

Hervé is, with reason, very proud of the two monovarietal Chardonnays that he has introduced to Perrier Jouët, one at each end of his career. Now in its third tirage, with 2015 the latest base year, the Blanc de Blancs fits effortlessly into the range; flowers, patisserie and gentle spice all standing out to betray pedigree of provenance, with both Avize and Cramant significant in their contribution. From the luminescent sheen all the way to the eloquent finish, a great distance has been travelled, all of it pleasurable. - Simon Field, Decanter