Perrier-Jouët

Founded in 1811 by Pierre‑Nicolas Perrier and his wife Rose‑Adélaïde Jouët in Épernay, Perrier‑Jouët is one of Champagne’s historic grandes maisons and now forms part of the Pernod Ricard group. From early on the house focused on premium vineyard holdings—in particular Chardonnay‑rich grands crus such as Cramant and Avize—which underpin its elegant, floral style. By the mid‑19th century it was supplying royal courts, and today it produces a few million bottles annually while retaining a relatively compact, high‑qua…