iRIS VAN HERPEN
Symphonic Bloom Belle Epoque 1988
“Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1988 is a wine of complexity, purity, elegant aromas, thanks to the Chardonnay, with notes of white flowers, and a long, luxurious finish.”
THE EYE
A deep, dense gold hue reveals rich, luminous depth.
THE NOSE
Acacia honey, candied citrus, lime blossom, wax, tobacco, incense.
THE PALATE
The wine reveals the delicacy and richness of its notes of white blossoms.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1988 is a wine of complexity, purity, elegant aromas, thanks to the Chardonnay, with notes of white flowers, and a long, luxurious finish.
Séverine Frerson, Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master
SYMPHONIC BLOOM
A COLLECTOR PIECE
As part of its collaboration with Dutch artist and Haute Couturier Iris Van Herpen, Maison Perrier-Jouët is delighted to announce a unique collector’s piece titled Symphonic Bloom, adorning a rare jeroboam of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1988.
Crafted from silk and 22-carat gold, Iris Van Herpen’s one-off creation harmoniously embraces a rare jeroboam of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1988. Inspired by her conversations with Cellar Master Séverine Frerson in Epernay, Van Herpen designed this unique piece to illustrate the way in which the f lavours of champagne, especially this exceptional, timeless 1988 cuvée, are layered and develop over time.
Crafted from silk and 22-carat gold, Iris Van Herpen’s one-off creation harmoniously embraces a rare jeroboam of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1988. Inspired by her conversations with Cellar Master Séverine Frerson in Epernay, Van Herpen designed this unique piece to illustrate the way in which the f lavours of champagne, especially this exceptional, timeless 1988 cuvée, are layered and develop over time.
THE YEAR
1988
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1988 is a cuvée originating from the most famous grands crus in Champagne. It was a year in which nature offered a harvest of rare quality, allowing Maison Perrier-Jouët to develop a complex, elegant and assertive wine.
The 1988 vintage saw a calm year, with a mild and rainy winter, abundant spring rains, and a hot, sunny summer. Early spring growth gave way to favourable maturation of the grapes. Harvest began in late September, in good weather conditions, starting with the Pinots, soon followed by the Chardonnay.
The 1988 vintage saw a calm year, with a mild and rainy winter, abundant spring rains, and a hot, sunny summer. Early spring growth gave way to favourable maturation of the grapes. Harvest began in late September, in good weather conditions, starting with the Pinots, soon followed by the Chardonnay.
SERVICE RITUALS
Symphonic Bloom Belle Epoque 1988 by Iris van Herpen
The Terroir
This blend is made from Chardonnay grapes from Cramant, whose finesse and elegance are enriched by Pinot Noir from Mailly, Verzy and Bouzy, which bring power and structure to the wine.
The Taste
Matured, after disgorgement, for 32 years in Perrier-Jouët’s Eden cellar in Epernay, this vintage has a timeless style – revealing elegance, finesse and structure – with a serious capacity for further ageing.
The Moment
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1988 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 10°C as an aperitif and at 12°C during a meal. Just as a long period of ageing has allowed this champagne to develop all of its aromas, additional time is required to fully appreciate it. To allow the wine to reach the desired serving temperature, remove the bottle from refrigeration a quarter of an hour before opening. Once served – ideally in a wine glass rather than a traditional flute – it needs to breathe for a few minutes. This cuvée pairs perfectly with salt-crusted sea bass or aged Parmesan.