2007
BELLE ÉPOQUE BRUT 3L
A crystalline vintage whose subtlety and generosity highlight the precision of the Perrier-Jouët style
The eyeIt is an epicurean wine. It reflects the Perrier-Jouët Art of Vintage.
The noseA beautifully elegant wine that closely mirrors the spray of white anemones.
The palateFreshness, minerality and floral notes with ripe fruit aromas and extra roundness
A crystalline, generous wine
Belle Epoque remains the iconic expression of Perrier- Jouët’s floral, stylish and diamond cut style, hallmarked by the finest Chardonnays in the Côte des Blancs, benefitting from two centuries of winemaking expertise in the art of vintage. It is a beautifully elegant wine that closely mirrors the spray of white anemones adorning the bottle designed by Emile Gallé in 1902.
The vintage
Temperatures during the spring of 2007 reached the equivalent of summer months causing the vines to flower early. A rainy summer followed, which was made up for by some fine August sunshine allowing the grapes to ripen fully and leading to an early harvest and a generous vintage.
The 2007 Belle Epoque cuvée is an assemblage comprising 50% Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize and Chouilly, bringing freshness, minerality and floral notes to the blend. The generosity and fresh fruit notes come from the 45% Pinot Noirs from Mailly, Verzy and Aÿ. Deschamps also chose to add 5% Pinot Meunier from Dizy to add ripe fruit aromas and extra roundness to the finishing touch of the final cuvée.