Maison Perrier-Jouët Objets Extraordinaires
For more than 200 years, Maison Perrier-Jouët has been renowned not only for the excellence of its champagnes, but also for its passion for art and its inspiration from nature. Today, art and champagne are united in the Perrier-Jouët Objets Extraordinaires Collection, a series of exceptional objects crafted from the finest materials by the most skilful artisans in a dazzling display of savoir-faire that complements the House’s rare and precious Belle Epoque vintage cuvées.
A shared vision of luxury and savoir-faire
The Ode à la Nature Collection
Following the Anémone edition in 2022, Maison Perrier-Jouët this year presents Ode à la Nature, the second edition of its Objets Extraordinaires Collection. This unique creation intitled Libellule, adorning a jeroboam of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque champagne, is the result of a collaboration with the prestigious French embroiderer Atelier Montex, resident at Le 19M, the venue in Paris where Chanel has brought together all its Métiers d’Art under one roof.
Ode à la Nature by Maison Perrier-Jouët is the result of a dialogue between two houses that share a passion for artisanal savoir-faire elevated to the point of absolute perfection. It represents an encounter between two demanding worlds, the art of champagne and the art of embroidery. Like the blends elaborated by Perrier-Jouët, Atelier Montex has blended techniques and materials to create a remarkable object. Representative of French excellence, Maison Perrier-Jouët and Atelier Montex have woven natural links between their know-how and their creative worlds.
Art Nouveau inspiration
Atelier Montex drew inspiration from Maison Perrier-Jouët’s exceptional Art Nouveau legacy – the largest private collection of French Art Nouveau in Europe - at the Maison Belle Epoque in Epernay, which was for many years the home of the founding family. One remarkable piece in particular was the starting point for the Libellule creation: a walnut side table with sculpted legs representing dragonflies by Emile Gallé, the same Art Nouveau master who created the anemone motif that is the iconic emblem of both Maison Perrier-Jouët and its Belle Epoque vintage collection.
A timeless work of art
The creation of Libellule, which embraces the champagne bottle in a pair of intricately embroidered dragonfly wings, represented a considerable challenge even for Atelier Montex, which is renowned for its use of innovative, contemporary techniques. Artistic Director Aska Yamashita called on the expertise of Montex partner Studio MTX which specialises in architectural embroidery. A full year of research and development was necessary to perfect a delicate and complex structure, which was 3D-printed, galvanised with nickel, plated with 24-carat gold, and finally painted by hand.
This sculptural creation was then painstakingly hand-embroidered by a single Atelier Montex artisan, with the entire process taking some 75 hours. With exceptional precision and artistry, the intricate décor was brought to life. Around the iconic Perrier-Jouët anemone, foliage created from shimmering glass seeds, specially developed by a workshop in the French Alps, unfurls in shades of pink and green. Nestling amid the leaves are nine enchanting creatures, all emblematic of the Art Nouveau movement, crafted separately from crystals, coloured glass and faceted stones used in Haute Couture, then carefully embroidered onto the structure.
Three exceptional
Perrier-Jouët vintages
Maison Perrier-Jouët is offering Ode à la Nature -Libellule in a limited edition of just 10 pieces each to lovers of objets d’art and exceptional wines. To accompany this creation, Cellar Master Séverine Frerson has selected from the Oenothèque Perrier-Jouët – the House’s reserve of rare vintages – three outstanding expressions of the emblematic Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque cuvée in a majestic jeroboam format. They represent a unique opportunity to appreciate, not only the unrivalled savoir-faire of Maison Perrier-Jouët, but also the remarkable continuity of its elegant, floral style, since each vintage is drawn from a different decade.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1999
On the nose, intense floral notes of fragrant peony complemented by exotic fruit. Honey, nougat and brioche lend a smooth dimension, while subtle toasted notes, apricot and candied lemon enhance the generosity of this cuvée. The palate is distinguished by fresh, almost airy notes, and perfect balance.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2008
On the nose, aromas of orange blossom and white peach, complemented by toasted notes that have developed over time. A lively, complex attack and a subtle sensation on the palate, which evolve into a distinctively mineral finish. An excellent vintage defined by structure and great finesse.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2012
On the nose, intense floral notes of fragrant peony complemented by exotic fruit. Honey, nougat and brioche lend a smooth dimension, while subtle toasted notes, apricot and candied lemon enhance the generosity of this cuvée. The palate is distinguished by fresh, almost airy notes, and perfect balance.