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Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs: One Of The Finest Champagnes I Have Ever Enjoyed
The 2002 Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs was one of the wines served at dinner. I was blown away; it was so ethereal, gossamer in a glass. I was keen to learn more: as production is so small, it had yet to make an appearance in Australia.
Though the house was founded in 1811, its flagship wine, Belle Epoque, did not make an appearance until the 1960...
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The Story
A single harvest, a single grape variety, a single terroir.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs champagne is not only the rarest Perrier-Jouët cuvée, but also the most emblematic – the culmination of the House’s 200-year expertise in revealing the intricate floral facets of its signature Chardonnay grape. Sourced from just two legendary parcels of vines, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs is the expression of a single grape v...
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2002 / A harvest, a grape variety, a terroir, two plots, a legendary cuvée.
It called for extreme precision. The blending of this rare cuvée, fashioned from two plots and a single grape variety, required unparalleled precision and intuition and a balance to which only the greatest cellar masters can aspire. Hervé Deschamps is the 7th Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master in 200 years to possess such expertise, handed down in the purest traditions of ...
Vintage 2002
A cold winter and a mild late spring cued for a perfect June allowing early and fast flowering. Outstanding weather conditions prevailed and the season went on without dramatic turns. Rains in August raised concerns regarding gray rot, but finally sunshine and dry conditions throughout September resulted in an abundant crop of largely healthy fruit (11,930 kg/ha). Dehydration due to wind further aided in achieving perfect ripeness and addition...
