Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Perrier Jouet
Label Name:
 
Belle Epoque w/ 2 Flutes (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Épernay & Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95; Wine Spectator 93; widely praised by critics; recommended drinking window: now–2035

Tasting Note
Delicate white flowers and linden with white peach, grapefruit and poached pear, supported by brioche, toasted almond and a fine, satin mousse; mineral, refined and persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, sole meunière, scallops, creamy polenta, Comté or Parmesan; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed white fish, delicate Thai seafood dishes, dim sum.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle with secondary fermentation in bottle; extended lees ageing (multiple years), inclusion of reserve wines and modest oak use for some base wines; restrained dosage.

Vineyard Info
Maison Perrier-Jouët, founded 1811 in Épernay, produces the prestige cuvée Belle Époque; iconic anemone-decorated bottle; owns/works Grand Cru Chardonnay sites (Cramant, Avize, Le Mesnil) and top Pinot Noir crus.