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Champagne AOC 'Belle Epoque' Millesime' 2016 (750 ml.) Perrier-Jouet
2016 is a vintage of great balance and complexity for Perrier-Jouët’s 'Belle Epoque' cuvée, crafted from a masterful blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, and 5% Meunier, sourced from exceptional terroirs across the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. A long aging period of over 6 years on the lees enhances both depth and finesse, resulting in a Champagne that, despite its name, is not a true Blanc de Noirs, but rather a harmonious expression of elegance and power. The bouquet reveals white flowers, candied citrus, ripe stone fruit, dried fruit, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is broad, creamy, and enveloping, with vibrant freshness, a silky texture, and a long, mineral-driven finish. Perfect with refined dishes such as roast pigeon, caramelized shellfish, or aged Comté, this cuvée represents one of the most graceful and radiant interpretations of the Belle Epoque philosophy.
- Product Category
- Champagne
- Production Method
- Classic or Champenois
- Designation
- Champagne AOC
- Blend
- Blanc de Noirs
- Grape / Raw material
- chardonnay
- Dosage
- Brut (6-12 gr/lt)
- Variety / Blend
- chardonnay 50%, pinot noir 45%, pinot meunier 5%
- Vintage or Cuvée
- Millésime, 2016
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- France
- Region
- FR - Champagne
- Alcohol Content
- 12.5% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 8° - 10° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Flùte transparent
- Special Features
- Artistic label
- Food Matches
- Seafood - Shellfish, Fish plates, White Meat
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites (by sulphites we mean the sulphur dioxide that is added to wine, to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant and stabilizing action)
PRJ-BELLE-EPOQUE-2016
Perrier-Jouët
In the heart of the most celebrated French region for the production of bubbles, Champagne, lies the prestigious Maison Perrier-Jouët. Founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Rose Adélaïde Jouët, this winery has transformed its passion for viticulture into a world-renowned winemaking art. With a history spanning more than two centuries, Perrier-Jouët is synonymous with elegance and innovation, a beacon of excellence in the French wine scene.
The Perrier-Jouët vineyards extend across some of the best crus in the region, benefiting from a unique terroir that gives the wines an unparalleled complexity and refinement. The AOC Champagne designation is interpreted here with an artistic sensibility that is reflected in the floral and sophisticated character of the Maison's cuvées. Perrier-Jouët's production approach is distinguished by its attention to detail and respect for tradition, while maintaining an open eye towards innovation.
The grapes grown, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, are the key to the extraordinary quality of Perrier-Jouët wines. Each variety is carefully selected to express its full potential, resulting in champagnes that are true works of oenological art. The Belle Epoque cuvée, the emblem of the winery, perfectly embodies the floral and refined style of Perrier-Jouët, enclosed in an Art Nouveau bottle design that has become an icon of style and beauty.
Let yourself be seduced by the wines of Perrier-Jouët, an invitation to discover the elegance and timeless charm of Champagne. On Vino45, you can explore the wide range of labels offered by the Maison, each ready to tell its story of tradition and innovation. A tasting experience that promises to enchant and surprise, to elevate every occasion to a moment of pure magic.
Address:
Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France
Color: intense golden yellow crossed by amber reflections, witnesses of the structure of Pinot Noir.
Perlage: very fine, dense and persistent, a sign of a long maturation on the yeasts.
Bouquet: broad, deep and complex. It opens with hints of ripe red fruits, including cherry in alcohol and blackberry, followed by notes of candied orange peel, chestnut honey and gingerbread. Then emerge more evolved nuances of blond tobacco, toasted hazelnut and a hint of licorice, all supported by a chalky minerality typical of the Côte des Blancs, where Perrier-Jouët owns part of its vineyards.
Taste: broad, powerful but perfectly balanced. The attack is enveloping and structured, with a very fine tannic texture that recalls the nobility of Pinot Noir. The citrus freshness accompanies the development of the taste, while the creaminess of the perlage gives harmony to the progression. Long, salty and slightly smoky finish, with a persistence on aromas of dried fruit and blackcurrant jam.
Overall Rating: 96/100
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THE WINE
2016 is a vintage of great balance and complexity for Perrier-Jouët’s 'Belle Epoque' cuvée, crafted from a masterful blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, and 5% Meunier, sourced from exceptional terroirs across the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. A long aging period of over 6 years on the lees enhances both depth and finesse, resulting in a Champagne that, despite its name, is not a true Blanc de Noirs, but rather a harmonious expression of elegance and power. The bouquet reveals white flowers, candied citrus, ripe stone fruit, dried fruit, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is broad, creamy, and enveloping, with vibrant freshness, a silky texture, and a long, mineral-driven finish. Perfect with refined dishes such as roast pigeon, caramelized shellfish, or aged Comté, this cuvée represents one of the most graceful and radiant interpretations of the Belle Epoque philosophy.
THE COMPANY
Two centuries of traditions are a precious baggage, represented by a true craftsmanship savoir-faire that is passed on from generation to generation since 1811. It is precisely on this date that the spouses Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Adèle Jouët founded the Maison Perrier-Jouët , which counts today 65 hectares of vines, almost totally classified at the top of the Grand Cru scale. As a pioneer in traceability and counterfeiting, Maison Perrier-Jouët was the first winery to make the vintage of its millesimate bottles. Among the rows, careful and forward-looking choices are all about obtaining valuable and excellent grapes, and the fruits harvested in the five major cruces of what is called the "magical champagne triangle" - composed of Cramant, Avize, Mailly, Aÿ and Dizy - they are present in all those who are the cuvée of the maison. Chardonnay bouquets with generous and aromatic scents, then pinot black, fresh and delicate, and pinot meunier, generous and fruity, are worked in the cellar without looking for shortcuts, pursuing the highest quality level without ever compromising. From "Grand Brut" to "Blason Rosé", up to the millennium "Belle Epoque", producing Champagne punctually distinguished by refined, intense and sought-after style, the company offers a range of unmistakable labels, characterized by a wide aromatic persistence elegant. All this is the result of knowledge transmitted over time and in the silence of the cellars, where the chefs of caves have cultivated and increased an important know-how that, as is not enough, is often enriched and embellished by internationally renowned artists who starting in 1902, they decorate with their works the bottles that retain the most important cuvée of the maison, almost as a celebration of Champagne tasting in a kind of marriage that combines art, poetry and beauty of everyday life.