2007 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque, Champagne

2007 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque, Champagne

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2008 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque, Champagne

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SKU
12384V08
95
The Cuvée Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 comes from a grape harvest marked by a difficult early spring, with cool temperatures and little sunshine. This continued into the summer, accompanied by abundant rainfall. Only the return of warmer weather at the start of September endowed the 2008 vintage with a note of freshness and a nicely rounded mouthfeel, enabling it to display a subtle balance of delicacy and structure.
While preserving the House style, Hervé Deschamps blended this cuvée to emphasise the unique character of the 2008 vintage. His blend brings out the freshness and elegance of the Chardonnay (50%) from the grands crus of Cramant and Avize. From the Montagne de Reims, the Pinot Noir (45%) display a generosity and delicate complexity that prolong the Chardonnay’s finesse. Finally, the rounded charm of the Pinot Meunier (5%) from Dizy provides the finishing touch to this beautifully balanced cuvée.

50% Chardonnay from Cramant and Avize; 45% Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Verzy; 5% meunier from estate wines in Dizy to bridge Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; 9g/L
The generous, sunny, buttery mood of Perrier-Jouet is well countered by the tension and definition of the great 2008 season, creating a Belle Epoque of heightened lemon purity and elevating the chalk mineral emphasis of Cramant and Avize.
True to the season , It;s backward and primary, with sublime  parisian patisserie complexity providing interest to its white-fruit purity.
It upholds the silky succulence and creamy approachability of the house, yet does so with greater focus, line and energy then ever. The result is a quite magnificient, the most compelling vintage under this label for as long as I can recall.
95 points -Tyson Stelzer The Champagne Guide
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Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Champagne/Sparkling
Wine Style Traditional
Country France
Region Epernay
Varietals Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Vintage 2008
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 95
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