Champagne Jean Vesselle
Œil de Perdrix

Œil de Perdrix by Jean Vesselle is a Champagne of great elegance and refinement, embodying a tradition of qualityand uniqueness. The name Œil de Perdrix refers to its delicate pink color, reminiscent of the eye of a partridge. This unique hue is achieved through a light contact of the Pinot Noir skins with the must during fermentation.

This Champagne is made from a selection of Pinot Noir harvested from the vineyards of the village of Bouzy, a Grand Cru located in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. Œil de Perdrix is vinified with a small portion of vin de réserve, which adds complexity and consistency to the wine. The vinification takes place in stainless steel, followed by aging on the lees for at least 36 months, with a final dosage in Brut style.

On appearance, Œil de Perdrix shows a delicate pink hue, brilliant and lively, accompanied by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, the wine offers an elegant bouquet, with notes of red fruit, fresh strawberry, cherry, and a subtle floral hint. On the palate, it is fresh, vibrant, and balanced, with a creamy mousse and a clean, persistent finish, characterized by a delicate minerality that adds further freshness to the sip.

Champagne Jean Vesselle

Today Madame Delphine Lemaire-Vesselle is strongly managing the family business in Bouzy, classified in 1692 as 100% Grand Cru. Nowadays she owns 15 hectares of Pinot Noir and a small percentage of Chardonnay, she uses for some assemblages. The annual production is around 120,000 bottles, both respecting the environment and the tradition. Decisive champagnes, vinuous and fruity, embodying the distinctive traits of the terroir: strength, fineness and elegance.