The 2016 Belle Epoque vintage from Champagne Perrier-Jouët embodies the floral elegance and finesse that are the hallmarks of the house. This vintage is instantly recognizable with its bottle adorned with the famous Japanese anemones designed by Émile Gallé. The 2016 vintage offers a fresh and expressive interpretation of the Perrier-Jouët style.
The production of Perrier-Jouët's Belle Epoque 2016 champagne
The terroir & the plot
The Belle Epoque 2016 cuvée is a blend of Grand Cru plots from the Côte des Blancs for the Chardonnay and the Montagne de Reims for the Pinot Noir, notably Verzy and Mailly-Champagne. These chalky terroirs give the cuvée its fine structure and floral signature.
Vinification
This vintage cuvée is composed of:
- 50% Chardonnay: the house signature, floral finesse, purity.
- 45% Pinot Noir: structure, elegance, silky fruitiness.
- 5% Meunier: round and fruity touch.
The wine is aged for at least six years in the cellar before disgorging. It is dosed at 8 g/L, in a balanced brut style that preserves its aromatic brilliance and natural delicacy.
The 2016 vintage
2016 was a contrasting year in Champagne. After a cool, wet spring, the summer was particularly hot and dry, with harvesting beginning in late September in dry, sunny weather. These conditions allowed for slow but complete ripening, producing very expressive grapes with a good balance between sugar and acidity. The result in the Belle Epoque 2016 cuvée is a wine of great aromatic finesse, with restrained richness and subtle energy. A faithful interpretation of the floral and precise style of the Perrier-Jouët house.
Tasting notes
Color
Bright pale gold with golden highlights, evoking a sunset, with fine effervescence.
Nose
Delicate white flowers, followed by fruity aromas of white peach, grapefruit, and poached pear. A touchof sweet spices (cumin, green pepper) completes the bouquet.
Palate
Balanced, elegant and floral, the palate is marked by a silky texture. Fruity and floral notes are enhanced by a tangy acidity and lingering minerality.
Serving suggestions
- Stuffed zucchini flowers
- Scallop ceviche with citrus fruits
- Fresh herb gougères
- Turbot fillet with sauce vierge
- Poultry with cream and morel mushrooms
- Asparagus and Parmesan risotto
- Poached peaches, light vanilla cream
- Citrus tart
- Orange blossom soufflé
Store this champagne
Store Belle Epoque 2016 horizontally, away from light, at a temperature of 10 to 12°C. This wine has remarkable aging potential.
Aging potential
It can be enjoyed now or kept until 2034. It will then develop more complex tertiary notes (honey, hazelnut, toast).
When to drink
Belle Epoque 2016 is an exceptional wine, ideal for an elegant dinner, a refined celebration, or a gourmet meal.
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