Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Perrier Jouet
Label Name:
 
Belle Epoque (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Montagne de Reims / Épernay).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94, James Suckling 92, Wine & Spirits ~92; widely praised by critics on release

Tasting Note
Fresh white flowers, almond, white peach and pear with candied citrus peel, subtle honey and brioche; vibrant acidity, fine mousse and a saline, mineral finish. (≤50 words).

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, lobster, scallops, roast chicken, light fruit desserts. Asian: sushi, sashimi, tempura, dim sum, steamed crab with ginger-soy.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise); aged on lees for ~6+ years, low dosage (~9 g/L) before release

Vineyard Info
Maison Perrier-Jouët, founded 1811; Belle Époque is its prestige vintage cuvée, famed for the Art Nouveau anemone bottle design by Émile Gallé (1902). Produced only in exceptional years.