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Jean Vesselle, Champagne Oeil De Perdrix Brut, NV

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by Jean Vesselle
$64.99
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Oeil de perdrix, "eye of the partridge," is the old name for the pale coppery-pink you get when Pinot Noir is bled just barely into color, and Jean Vesselle's version is a delicious lesson in what that can be. This is true grower Champagne (recoltant-manipulant): the Vesselle family has farmed the chalky slopes of grand cru Bouzy for nearly 300 years, and today Delphine Vesselle makes the wines from estate Pinot Noir. It's 100% Pinot, given a brief skin maceration for color, fermented on native yeasts and aged around three years in bottle, with a low 6 g/l dosage. The result marries classic Champagne finesse with Bouzy's signature power. A serious blanc de noirs that happens to be pretty in the glass.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The NV Brut Oeil de Perdrix is floral, resonant and super-expressive, the Oeil de Perdrix has so much to offer. The interplay of aromatic top notes and Bouzy richness makes for a compelling, open-knit Champagne that is an absolutely joy to taste. This is such a gorgeous and totally distinctive Champagne. I would prefer to give it at least a few more months in bottle, as it is a bit tight today, especially on the finish." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

89 points

"Disgorged in May 2021, Vesselle's latest NV Brut Oeil de Perdrix exhibits aromas of red berries, peach pit and fresh pastry. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and precise, with a pretty core of fruit, lively acids and a pillowy mousse, it's a fine-boned, elegant rosé that's showing well." —William Kelley

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Charcuterie, roast chicken, salmon, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses, or a holiday ham. Versatile enough to carry a whole meal.

Tasting Profile

Red apple, strawberry and citrus with a chalky, toasty backbone. Medium-bodied for Champagne, fine bubbles, brisk acidity, dry and savory finish.

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