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Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000 Champagne

Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000 has impressive complexity. This blanc de blancs champagne also has nicely balanced acidity. Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000 is produced entirely from grand cru grapes.

Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000
Type
Sweetness Level:
Brut
Vintage:
2000
Category: Blanc de Blancs Prestige Cuvée: Yes
 
Ratings (on a scale of 100)
Price
Champagne 411 91 Sept. 2012   Average Retail Price
Wine Enthusiast 91 12/01/10   (750 ml bottle) $300
Wine Spectator 93 12/15/10    
 
 
 
 
 

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow with fine smooth flow of bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Lemon, honey, toasted hazelnuts, hints of vanilla. Nice minerality.
Palate: Pear, apple, toast, nuttiness. Saline minerality especially on the finish.
Additional comments: Nicely balanced acidity. Impressive complexity.
When to drink: Perrier Jouet Nuit Blanche Champagne is ready to drink now through 2024

Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000 Details
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Label: Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000
House/Winery:
Perrier Jouet
Wine Category:
Sparkling Wine
Region & Country:
Champagne, France
Type (Style):
Vintage, Blanc de Blancs
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 9 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: Yes
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.5%

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Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000
Production

Perrier Jouet uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000 is composed of 100% Chardonnay grapes 100% from two plots of land in the Grand Cru of Cramant in the Cote des Blancs. The dosage is 9 grams/liter.

At times in the past (for a hefty price), patrons have been able to purchase Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs tweaked to the buyer'spersonal tastes by the Chef de Cave.

Perrier Jouet was acquired by Pernod Ricard in 2001.

 
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