At Maison Perrier-Jouët, it all starts with a flower, a symbol that embodies the close relationship the House has maintained with biodiversity since its creation in 1811. Widely renowned for their expertise in horticulture and botany, Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and his son Charles pioneered a number of innovative ideas in the field of natural viticulture and vineyard management. Charles Perrier was a great believer in simple methods such as the use of steam to combat woodworm. He also published a treatise on how to deal with vine parasites. Charles also championed a very specific pruning technique, designed to protect the vines from frost.
The passion and connection to nature is still alive today, inciting Maison Perrier-Jouët to constantly re-examine the complex web of relations which link all of the many species that make up the Champagne ecosystem.
The principles of regenerative viticulture are applied in the vineyards, including tilling the soil to encourage root growth, as well as grassing over to increase the fertility and drainage capacities of the soil, allowing for optimum water retention. Bee hives, low walls and trees are all vital sources of life, providing safe spaces for the local fauna to nest and live, enriching biodiversity season after season.
Chardonnay has been the flagship grape variety of Maison Perrier-Jouët since the very beginning, grown on the chalky hillsides of France’s Champagne region. This is where champagne is made. Located in the heart of Champagne’s Golden Triangle, on the Côte des Blancs, Perrier-Jouët’s vines rank at 99.2% on the Echelle des Crus quality scale. The distinctive qualities of the soil and the exceptional sun exposure makes this terroir particularly suited to producing the finest Chardonnay grapes.
