Champagne Pierson Whitaker Brut Reserve 1er Cru NV

Description

Champagne Pierson Whitaker Brut Reserve 1er Cru the house’s main Champagne, although they also produce a Rosé, Blanc de Blancs and a Vintage. It is a 50 / 50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir is sourced from Didier’s brother’s vineyard in the neighbouring village of Grauves. Champagne Pierson Whitaker was founded in 1992 by Champenois Didier Pierson, who inherited his vineyard from his grandparents, and his then English girlfriend Imogen Whitaker. Sadly they are no longer together but Didier is firmly at the helm of the business and the name Champagne Pierson Whitaker remains. Didier Pierson has Champagne in his blood, there are 5 Champagne houses within his immediate family, and he spent his youth moving from one to another learning all aspects of the Champagne business from the viticulture through to sales. Champagne Pierson Whitaker is a very small, boutique producer of Champagne. The annual production is around 30,000 bottles in total which, in Champagne terms, is tiny and most of the work in the vineyards and cellar is done by hand. Pierson Whitaker is located in the Cotes des Blancs. We first became aware of the owner of Champagne Pierson Whitaker, Didier Pierson, when he became the first Champenois to release an English sparkling wine with Meonhill, near Droxford in Hampshire. Champagne Pierson Whitaker Brut Reserve 1er Cru is a non-vintage blend of three different vintage Champagnes which are all aged for 5 or 6 years on the lees. This extended period of ageing allows the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to reach their full potential. The dosage is 9g/L. Annual production of the Brut Reserve is about 15,000 bottles.