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  • Country ranking ?

    1 099
  • Producer ranking ?

    31
  • Decanting time

    10min
  • When to drink

    now to 2035
  • Food Pairing

    Gariguette strawberry souffle tart

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The success of champagne at the beginning of the twentieth century contrasted sharply with the problems of the region that assailed its production and those who worked there . The Belle Epoque was its golden age. It was a period of unbridled pleasure for the wealthy classes and a phenomenon occurred whereby champagne became synonymous with the celebrations that always involved flutes and coupes and which were what Comtesse de Pange called the ...

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The Story

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque is the original Belle Epoque vintage cuvée, first appearing in 1964. Instantly recognisable throughout the world, its bottle is adorned with the graceful spray of Japanese white anemones created for Maison Perrier-Jouët by Art Nouveau master Emile Gallé in 1902.

Working at the vat, plot by plot, the Cellar Master tastes and tests time and again, finally isolating the wines, turning each cuvée into a unique wine th...

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Wine Information

A white floral bouquet, for a sensation of airy and silky freshness, perfect with seafood flavours or the fondant harmony of foie gras.

In 1902, Emile Gallé designed a delicate spray of anemones to be engraved on the prestigious cuvées of Perrier-Jouët Champagnes. The House has remained loyal to this artistic heritage ever since. The same tradition gave rise to Beauting: a vision of gastronomy which embraces Beauty and Good Food, turning ea...

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Vintage 2004

A great example of how large yields do not necessarily mean poor quality in Champagne. As a reaction to the previous year's low yields, the vines produced one of the largest crops on record. The growing season proceeded without major difficulties but the bumper crop called for bud thinning. August brought about cooler weather and some rains, increasing the risk of rot. The massive crop, averaging 13,990 kg/ha, was picked from September 18th on...

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Tasting note

color

Youthful, Green-Yellow and Pale

ending

Short

flavors

Creamy, Floral, Citrus, White fruits, Toasty and Coffee

nose

Unclean and Open

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, Low alcohol content, Balanced, Youthful, Medium-bodied, Elegant and Dry

Verdict

Oxidised and Transparent

Written Notes

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2004 Fruity and youthful nose with ripe pears, green apples, white peach, yellow plums, wet wool, minerals and hints of ginger short bread. Round, smooth and fruity palate with sweet apples, pear, grapefruit, peaches, short bread notes and caressing mousse. Ads a whiff of spice on the long finish. Needs a couple of years to unfold. Drink 2016-2030 92p.
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Origin

Épernay, Champagne

Vintage Quality

Excellent

Value For Money

Satisfactory

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None

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