Belle Epoque 1994 - Champagne Perrier-Jouet - Box

Belle Epoque 1994 - Champagne Perrier-Jouet

Presentation of the Perrier-Jouet House

The Perrier-Jouët estate is one of the most prestigious in Champagne. Founded in 1811, it is located in the town of Epernay, in the heart of the Champagne region. The estate covers 65 hectares of vines spread across the best terroirs of Champagne. The estate is classified as Grand Cru on more than half of its vines, which is a testament to the exceptional quality of its wines. The estate's cellars, dug into the chalk, house thousands of bottles of champagne that age slowly there.

About the vintage

The Belle Epoque cuvée is the emblematic cuvée of the Perrier-Jouët estate. It was created in 1964 and comes from the estate's best terroirs. The Belle Epoque cuvée is a prestigious champagne that has contributed to the estate's reputation. The cuvée is made from grapes exclusively from a single year's harvest, making it a vintage champagne. The Belle Epoque cuvée is aged for at least six years in the estate's cellars.

Level, color and overall condition of the bottle perfect. The box is slightly worn but rather beautiful for such a venerable age.

About the 1994 vintage

The 1994 Belle Epoque vintage is an exceptional champagne. The 1994 vintage was marked by a hot and sunny summer, which allowed the grapes to reach perfect maturity. The 1994 Belle Epoque vintage is a fine and elegant champagne, with aromas of white fruits and citrus fruits. On the palate, the champagne is lively and fresh, with a beautiful length. To date, WineUponATime is the only online wine merchant to offer this vintage for sale.

Serving tips:

The 1994 Belle Epoque cuvée should be served at a temperature between 8 and 10°C. It is recommended to let it rest upright for at least two hours before tasting it.