Champagne Brut
Belle Èpoque 2016

The Champagne Belle Époque by Perrier-Jouët is the Maison's cuvée de prestige, a rare and elegant Vintage that celebrates the art of blending in the floral style that has distinguished it since its very first appearance in 1964. Released only in the finest years, this Champagne dresses the iconic bottle decorated with the arabesque of Japanese anemones designed by Émile Gallé in 1902, which has become the emblem of the house around the world. Its composition unites the Chardonnay from the Grand Cru terroirs of the Côte des Blancs, which signs its floral character, with the Pinot Noir from the crus of Verzy and Mailly-Champagne, in the north of the Montagne de Reims, where the chalky soils bring elegance and finesse without covering the wine's delicate structure, completed by the Meunier that adds a rounded and accessible touch.

This edition, Vintage 2016, features a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Meunier. Vinification takes place at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks and continues with malolactic fermentation, followed by a long ageing on the lees of over 6 years, up to a final dosage in the Brut style that, allowing the purity of the fruit to emerge, completes the profile with balance and heightens the aromatic finesse of this Champagne.

On tasting, Belle Époque 2016 stands out for its finesse, elegance and balance rather than power, showing a beautiful golden colour that evokes the tones of a sunset, enlivened by a fine, creamy perlage. On the nose it opens with delicate floral notes of white flowers, followed by fruity hints of white peach and grapefruit that interweave with nuances of elderflower, cooked pear, cumin and green pepper. On the palate the freshness and finesse of the Chardonnay meet an elegant and harmonious texture, sustained by a mineral tension and a refined persistence, in full keeping with the floral and refined style that has accompanied the Maison from its origins.