COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Lilbert-Fils
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lilbert-Fils Perle Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut is a Non-Vintage sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay. It originates from the Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs region of Champagne, France. The producer, Lilbert-Fils, is a family-run estate with a long history in viticulture and winemaking, currently managed by the fifth generation. A distinctive feature of the 'Perle' cuvée is its bottling at a reduced pressure, which results in a finer and creamier mousse. The grapes are sourced from old vines, some dating back to 1936, located in Grand Cru villages like Cramant, Chouilly, and Oiry.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bottled at a lower pressure for a softer mousse.
Fact 02
Crafted from vines planted as early as 1936 for the 'Perle' cuvée.
Fact 03
Represents one of Champagne's 'best kept secrets'.
Fact 04
Tiny production, with only 27,000 bottles made annually.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Lilbert-Fils Perle Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut is vinified in tanks. A key technique for this wine is its 'Perle' style, which involves bottling at a lower pressure (around 4 bars) compared to standard Champagne (6 bars), resulting in finer, creamier bubbles. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. It is aged on lees for a minimum of four years. A perpetual reserve, established in the 1980s and making up 50% of the blend, is utilized to ensure consistency and add complexity.
