Belle Epoque 2004 - Champagne Perrier-Jouet - New box

Belle Epoque 2004 - 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.

About the 2004 vintage

2004 , a blessed year for Champagne. This vintage is distinguished by favorable climatic conditions, offering ripe and perfectly balanced grapes. The 2004 vintage reveals a remarkable freshness associated with a great aromatic richness.

Technical Details:

• Assembly :

  • 50% Chardonnay (Côte des Blancs: Cramant and Avize), providing finesse and florality.
  • 45% Pinot Noir (Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne), for structure and power.
  • 5% Pinot Meunier, adding a touch of roundness.

• Vinification and Aging:

  • Fermentation in stainless steel vats to preserve the purity of the aromas.
  • Prolonged aging on fine lees, guaranteeing complexity and aromatic depth.

• Dosage:
  Brut (around 8 to 9 g/L), for a perfect balance between freshness and sweetness.

• Tasting Notes:

  • Dress : Pale, shimmering yellow, with golden highlights and a fine, persistent effervescence.
  • Nose : Elegant and floral bouquet, marked by aromas of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia), fresh citrus fruits, pear, white peach and a subtle touch of hazelnut.
  • Mouth : Fresh and silky, revealing a beautiful structure, delicate flavors of white fruits, balanced acidity and a long mineral finish.

State :

• Bottle : New, in perfect condition.
• Box: Original (huge) box still sealed in plastic film with some traces of aging, guaranteeing an excellent state of conservation and perfect appeal for collectors.