Between 1880 and 1906, an exceptional bottle was created. It was found earlier this year, almost a century and a half later, by Mr. Damien Vignaud, a pharmacist and wine enthusiast, in an antique shop.

With the help of the Maison's archives, we were able to date the bottle to the Art Nouveau period, thanks to the label and the prickle. Over time, its aromas have evolved, giving it a completely different oenological profile to the original.

The bottle also bears the words "Aÿ Map d'or" on its label. A further clue to the bottle's provenance and, above all, to its creation period. This inscription is not a reference to a potential cuvée, but rather to the Champagne's personality, close to Aÿ champagnes.

A historic bottle, its dark, almost caramelized color is disconcerting and unique. Its exceptional aromas, both on the palate and on the nose, give it a flowery, gourmand and distinctive personality. The quintessence of Champagne.

This bottle completes the Joseph Perrier archives. This bottle dethrones a 1926 bottle acquired at auction and becomes the doyenne of our archives. Its high sugar content of 102g/liter, after laboratory analysis, has enabled it to survive the decades.

Our warmest thanks to Mr. Vignaud for sharing with us this wonderful discovery and a piece of our House's history.