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Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002 Champagne
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002 is perfect as an aperitif to complement the purity. This Perrier Jouet blanc de blancs is also elegant and balanced. Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2000 is produced using grapes from grand cru vineyards. Ratings, tasting notes, and details are provided.
| Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002 |
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Blanc de Blancs |
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| Fine Wine 411 |
92 |
Sept. 2012 |
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93 |
12/01/12 |
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(750 ml bottle) $318 |
| Wine Spectator |
94 |
12/15/11 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light yellow with fine steady bead.
Aroma/bouquet: Lemon meringue pie, orange zest, honey, chalky minerality
Palate: Apple tart, lemon, brioche, vanilla and more minerality.
Additional comments: Perfect as an aperitif to complement the purity. Elegant and balanced.
When to drink: Perrier Jouet Nuit Blanche Champagne is ready to drink now through 2024.
| Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002 Details
Label: Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002
House/Winery: Perrier Jouet
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Vintage, Blanc de Blancs
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 8 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: Yes
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.5%
Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes. |
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002
Production
Perrier Jouet uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002 is composed of 100% Chardonnay grapes 100% from two plots of land in the Grand Cru of Cramant in the Cote des Blancs, Bourons Leroy and Bourons du Midi. The dosage is 8 grams/liter and the wine ages a minimum of 8 years in the cellars.
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs displays the wonderful Japanese anemone designed in 1902 by Emile Galle near the beginning of the Art Nouveau movement. |
