Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2007 Magnum (1.5Ltr)

Belle Epoque 2007 is a crystalline vintage whose subtlety and generosity highlight the precision of the Perrier-Jouët style. It is an epicurean wine.

[Hervé Deschamps, Cellar Master]

 

To the eye; a light gold colour with an almost radiant clarity and a fine, vibrant bubbles. On the nose - magnolia, honeysuckle and citrus aromas (bergamot orange, lemon peel) clothed in just-ripe pear and peach notes with a hint of minerality.

 

On the palate; a wonderfully persistent crystalline freshness follows the bold attack, revealing white-fruit flavours complemented by notes of almond milk.

 

The sophisticated, generous character of the cuvée Belle Epoque 2007 pairs wonderfully with the salty freshness of seafood, tender poultry's subtle flavours and the purity of lightly sugared fruit desserts. Ideally served at 10-12°C, this cuvée can provide mouth-watering matches to delight the eye and palate in equal measure: Beauting by Perrier-Jouët.

 

The cuvée Belle Epoque 2007 is the fruit of an astonishing year marked by a very mild winter and an exceptional spring. The temperatures in April, worthy of a summer month, caused the vines to flower early. Although the summer got off to a rainy start with low temperatures for the time of year, the sun's return in August allowed the grapes to ripen fully, leading to an early harvest and an especially generous vintage.

 

 

While preserving the House style, Hervé Deschamps blended this cuvée to emphasise the unique character of the 2007 vintage. His blend brings out the freshness and elegance of the Chardonnays (50%) from the grands crus of Cramant and Avize. From the Montagne de Reims, the Pinots Noirs (45%) display a generosity and delicate complexity that prolong the Chardonnays' finesse. Finally, the rounded charm of the Pinots Meuniers (5%) from Dizy provides the finishing touch to this beautifully balanced cuvée. Over six years' ageing in Perrier-Jouët's cellars and a low dosage (9 grams per litre) further refine the generosity and sophistication of this great vintage.