Champagne Doyard Oeil De Perdrix Grand Cru Extra Brut 2018

Wine Type: Sparkling Rosé
Style: Grand Cru Oeil de Perdrix Champagne; vinous, mineral, textured, elegant, age-worthy
Vintage: 2018
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Champagne AOC, Grand Cru
Country: France
Region: Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne
Producer: Champagne Doyard
Winemaker: Charles Doyard
Vineyard: Grand Cru Pinot Noir vineyards in Aÿ
Soil: Chalk-rich limestone with clay influence
Farming: Sustainable, organic-minded vineyard practices; hand-harvested; low yields
Alcohol: 12.5% 
Fermentation: Gentle pressing of Pinot Noir with brief skin contact to achieve the delicate Oeil de Perdrix color; fermentation and élevage in oak barrels
Aging: Extended barrel and bottle aging on lees; Extra Brut with low dosage
Food Pairings: Duck breast, seared tuna, lobster, roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, aged Comté, charcuterie

Tasting Note:
Champagne Doyard’s 2018 “Oeil de Perdrix” is a beautifully expressive Grand Cru Champagne that combines Pinot Noir’s depth with remarkable elegance and mineral precision. Wild strawberry, red currant, blood orange, ripe pear, rose petal, toasted almond, and subtle brioche lead into a finely textured, vinous palate. The warm 2018 vintage provides generous fruit and richness, while vibrant acidity and chalky minerality keep the wine focused. Delicate bubbles and a long, saline finish make this a serious, gastronomic Champagne with impressive complexity and aging potential.

About the Producer:
Champagne Doyard is one of the Côte des Blancs’ most respected grower estates, based in the Premier Cru village of Vertus. The Doyard family has cultivated vineyards in Champagne for generations, with the modern estate shaped by Yannick Doyard and later his son Charles. Known for meticulous vineyard work, low yields, oak fermentation, and extended lees aging, the domaine produces powerful yet precise Champagnes that emphasize terroir and longevity. “Oeil de Perdrix” showcases a different side of the estate, using Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Aÿ to create a delicate, pale rosé Champagne inspired by one of the region’s historic styles.