Perle de Jade, Louis Bouillot's first organic cuvée!

The most recent addition to the Louis Bouillot collection, Perle de Jade is its 12th pearl. The name evokes its organic quality and the preciousness of a top-flight cuvée. This beautifully-balanced Crémant de Bourgogne is a blend of vintages, varietals, and origins.

Perle de Jade is mainly made with white grapes, mostly Aligoté for vivaciousness, tempered by the smoothness of Chardonnay and underscored by the structure of Pinot Noir, which accounts for a quarter, and an invigorating touch of Gamay. The grapes come from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise, bringing a clear imprint of the terroir.

Vinified according to Ecocert* specifications, each bottle is aged for one year on laths. A low dosage gives free rein to the wine’s forthright, lively, long yet delicate personality. Perle de Jade is the first wine from Louis Bouillot to sport this prestigious European label.

Initially, the nose may seem rather austere and closed. But don’t be fooled by first impressions! This Crémant needs to be savored to reveal its secrets. Its subtle aromas and delicious taste cannot fail to inspire. A lovely pale-yellow color with hints of green, the bubbles form a delicate foam with a timid yet lingering bead.

On the nose, aromas of apple mingle with hints of bay and honeysuckle. These are followed by notes of toast and lime blossom. The nose is all about complexity and freshness.

In the mouth, the tone is set by a lemony acidity, and very soon followed by breadth and body. This is sustained by a velvety texture and a hint noble bitterness. Perle de Jade has three real aspects to its personality: Minerality, complexity, and good keeping potential.