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.