Perrier-Jouët Champagne - Belle Epoque 2016 - Bottle 75cl
      Perrier-Jouët Champagne - Belle Epoque 2016 - Bottle 75cl

      Perrier-Jouët

      Belle Epoque 2016 | Bottle 75cl

      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.

       

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      Description

      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

      Appetizer bites
      • Stuffed zucchini flowers
      • Scallop ceviche with citrus fruits
      • Fresh herb gougères
      Main dishes
      • Turbot fillet with sauce vierge
      • Poultry with cream and morel mushrooms
      • Asparagus and Parmesan risotto
      Desserts
      • 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.

      Characteristics

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      Terroirs

      • Grape varieties

        Chardonnay (50%)Pinot Noir (45%)Pinot Meunier (5%)

      • Terroirs

        Montagne de ReimsCôte des blancsVallée de la Marne

      Winemaking

      • Couleur:

      • Vintage:

        2016

      • Oak aged

        Aged in vats

      • Malolactic Fermentation :

        Undergone

      • Dosage:

        Brut (between 6 and 12 gr/l)

      Tasting

      • Aromas

        FloralFruitySpicyMineral

      • Pairings

        Serve as an aperitif or at the beginning of a meal

      • Serving température

        10°C

      • Tasting window

        Tasting window20252029
        (Best)
        2034

      Customer reviews

      4.8 / 5(18)
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      Reviews of this cuvee

      1. October 15, 2024Fredrik C.Belle Epoque 2015 - éd. Fernando Laposse - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      2. July 18, 2024PATRICK M.Belle Epoque 2014 - Édition Cocoon - box - bottle 75cl
      3. July 3, 2022Danielle R.Belle Epoque 2013 - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      4. September 16, 2021Daniel H.Belle Epoque 2012 - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      5. December 17, 2020Maxime R.Belle Epoque 2012 - wooden case - magnum 150cl
      6. December 16, 2020Jean-Charles M.Belle Epoque 2012 - nu - bottle 75cl
      7. December 2, 2020Ghislaine A.Belle Epoque 2012 - nu - bottle 75cl
      8. November 15, 2020Marylene H.Belle Epoque 2012 - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      9. November 1, 2020FREDERIC B.Belle Epoque 2012 - nu - bottle 75cl
      10. October 13, 2020Richard R.Belle Epoque 2012 - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      11. May 31, 2020Eddy V.Belle Epoque 2012 - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      12. January 6, 2020Patrick P.Belle Epoque 2012 - nu - bottle 75cl
      13. January 6, 2017Régis A.Belle Epoque 2007 - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      14. October 24, 2016Danielle s.Belle Epoque 2006 - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      15. September 21, 2015Maike S.Belle Epoque 2006 - nu - bottle 75cl
      16. June 22, 2015Alexandra l.Belle Epoque 2006 - bottle 75cl
      17. December 2, 2014Amelie A.Belle Epoque 2004 - presentation pack - bottle 75cl
      18. September 12, 2012Caroline P.Belle Epoque 2004 - bottle 75cl

      Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2016 : good to know

      🍾 FormatBottle
      📍 TerroirsMontagne de reimsCote des blancsVallée de la marne
      ↕️ DosageChampagne brut
      ⏳ Wine ageingChampagne vinified in vats
      🔎 Malolactic fermentationUndergone
      🎨 ColourWhite champagne
      ⭐ VintageVintage 2016
      🍇 CépagePinot noirPinot meunierChardonnay
      ❤️ SelectionVintage champagne