Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Brut 2018 Champagne

Product Description

Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Brut 2018: Harmony in the Blend, Harmony Over Time

Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque is instantly recognizable, its bottle adorned with Japanese white anemones designed by Emile Gallé in 1902, transforming every cuvée into a sculpture of liquid Art Nouveau artistry. The 2018 vintage is the product of a genuinely exceptional growing season: a mild, rainy winter gave way to a summer marked by above-average temperatures and a particularly rainy period, followed by dry conditions ideal for harmonious flowering. A hot, dry summer then delivered generous sunshine and moderately high temperatures, conditions perfectly suited to the optimal ripening of the berries.

As Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master Séverine Frerson describes it, Belle Époque is characterized by harmony in the blend, combining Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in almost equal proportions, but also harmony over time, the product of meticulous blending and a minimum of six years of aging on the lees in the House's cellars. The 2018 vintage is composed of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir and Meunier (45% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier), sourced from six emblematic crus: Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Vertus, and Mailly. That extended aging bestows this rare and delicate cuvée with an elegant, complex structure and the lovely floral notes emblematic of the Perrier-Jouët style.

As Frerson puts it, the structure of this cuvée recalls the grace of the carnation, an emblematic motif of Art Nouveau, its notes evoking the delicacy of this flower. This is Champagne built for genuinely special occasions, a rare vintage release that captures both an exceptional growing season and nearly two centuries of Perrier-Jouët's signature floral finesse.

Tasting Notes

Eye: A beautiful golden hue.

Nose: A refined floral freshness, with captivating notes of carnation, lime blossom, and jasmine.

Palate: Fine and silky in texture, carried by a subtly spicy finish of Timut pepper.

Composition: 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier. Minimum of 6 years' aging. Dosage of 7 grams per litre.

Food Pairings

Belle Époque Brut 2018 pairs beautifully with delicate, refined fare. Perrier-Jouët itself recommends sea bass, lobster, turbot, and prawns, along with ceps, spring onions, sweetcorn, white peaches, elderflower, and Crottin de Chavignol for a complete, elegant pairing spread.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Belle Époque Brut 2018 at around 12°C (54°F) to pair with a meal, or slightly chilled between 8 and 10°C (46-50°F) when enjoyed as an apéritif. Pour into a flute or tulip glass to preserve its delicate bubbles and aromatic lift.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the 2018 vintage special? The 2018 growing season combined a mild, rainy winter with a hot, dry summer, ideal conditions for harmonious flowering and optimal grape ripening, resulting in a rare and delicate vintage cuvée with exceptional structure.

What is the composition of this Champagne? 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir and Meunier (45% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier), sourced from six emblematic crus: Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Vertus, and Mailly.

How long was this Champagne aged? A minimum of 6 years of aging on the lees in Perrier-Jouët's cellars in Épernay.

What is the dosage? 7 grams per litre.

How should I serve it? At around 12°C (54°F) to pair with a meal, or between 8 and 10°C (46-50°F) as an apéritif, poured into a flute or tulip glass.

What foods pair well with this Champagne? Sea bass, lobster, turbot, prawns, ceps, spring onions, sweetcorn, white peaches, elderflower, and Crottin de Chavignol.

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