Jean Pernet Millesime Chardonnay Grand Cru 2009

2009 Vintage

2009/ 2012/2013 Jean Pernet Chardonnay Grand Cru
Limestone soils in Le Mesnil sur Oger, 40 year old vines
100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Fermented 70% in temperature controlled stainless steel, 30% in
barrels aged 6 months on fine lees before bottling
Aged 48 months in bottle after 2 nd fermentation and 6 months after
disgorgement
8,500b annual production
2009 disgorged 7-21-2017 dosage 8.6g/l Brut

 Champagne Jean Pernet is a superlative family owned estate of 40 acres
centered in Le Mesnil sur Oger with vineyards in Vertus, Chouilly,
Epernay, Chavot and Leuvrigny. 35% of the vineyards are Grand Cru.
60% is Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. Yearly
production is 125,000b with a storage capacity of 450,000b. 80% of
sales are exports.
Agricultural practices are sustainable and the grapes are harvested by
hand. The vineyards are an average of 32 years old. They are certified
HVE.
The estate produces 5 excellent cuvees.