PERRIER-JOUËT “Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé BELLE EPOQUE is pure extravagance ... · 2020....
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Lobster Fig AN UNCONVENTIONAL ROSÉ True to the free, bohemian spirit of Maison Perrier-Jouët, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is a resolutely original champagne which combines rarity with the ability to surprise. Crafted only in exceptional years and produced in limited quantities, it typically blends Pinot Noir from Ay, Mailly, Verzy and Rilly with Chardonnay from the finest terroirs in Cramant, Avize and Le Mesnil. The richness of Pinot Noir is complemented by the floral elegance of Chardonnay, which provides the touch of finesse characteristic of Maison Perrier- Jouët. Finally, Pinot Meunier grapes from Dizy contribute their rounded, aromatic character. The pale peach bloom so distinctive of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is created by the addition of a small PERRIER-JOUËT BELLE EPOQUE ROSE 2012 “Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is pure extravagance — delicate, yet also rich and voluptuous; intense and powerful, yet with great finesse.” HERVÉ DESCHAMPS Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master PERRIER-JOUËT BELLE EPOQUE ROSE THE YEAR After a mild winter, spring frost and hail caused damage to the vineyards. By mid-July, summer had arrived in earnest, with dry heat and ample sunshine to bring grapes to perfect maturity across all crus. The rain returned at the end of September, just as the harvest began. Although marked by difficult weather conditions, 2012 nevertheless produced wine with promise. Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2012 is a cuvée characterised by the aromatic richness and freshness of Chardonnay, balanced out by frank, lush Pinot Noir and fruity Meunier grapes. THE EYE A pale pink robe with coppery reflections and fine bubbles. THE NOSE Pronounced aromas of flowers ¬– rose and peony – small red fruits – wild strawberries and raspberry – and pink grapefruit. THE PALATE A frank attack followed by a beautiful roundness, with a long, silken finish. A particularly balanced wine. FLORAL · EXTRAVAGANT Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is the House’s deliciously unexpected interpretation of the genre: a rare and precious vintage rosé champagne whose demure, pale peach hue belies its extravagantly sensual personality, which is characterised by alluring notes of pink flowers and small red fruit. proportion (11%) of Pinot Noir red wines. These wines are produced by macerating the white juice of Pinot Noir grapes on their red skins. AN EXTRAVAGANT, VOLUPTUOUS CHAMPAGNE Delicate in appearance yet extravagant in taste, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé unleashes fragrant aromas of pink flowers and wild strawberries. Lively and fresh on the palate, with a long, lingering finish, its complex gourmet flavours make it an unusually versatile champagne which lends itself to daring food pairings, both sweet and savoury. IDEAL PAIRINGS Red lentils
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AN UNCONVENTIONAL ROSÉ
True to the free, bohemian spirit of Maison Perrier-Jouët, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is a resolutely original champagne which combines rarity with the ability to surprise. Crafted only in exceptional years and produced in limited quantities, it typically blends Pinot Noir from Ay, Mailly, Verzy and Rilly with Chardonnay from the finest terroirs in Cramant, Avize and Le Mesnil. The richness of Pinot Noir is complemented by the f loral elegance of Chardonnay, which provides the touch of finesse characteristic of Maison Perrier-Jouët. Finally, Pinot Meunier grapes from Dizy contribute their rounded, aromatic character.The pale peach bloom so distinctive of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is created by the addition of a small
PERRIER-JOUËT BELLE EPOQUEROSE 2012
“Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Roséis pure extravagance — delicate, yet also rich and voluptuous; intense and powerful, yet with great finesse.”
HERVÉ DESCHA MPSMaison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master
PERRIER-JOUËT BELLE EPOQUE
ROSE THE YEAR After a mild winter, spring frost and hail caused damage to the vineyards. By mid-July, summer had arrived in earnest, with dry heat and ample sunshine to bring grapes to perfect maturity across all crus. The rain returned at the end of September, just as the harvest began. Although marked by difficult weather conditions, 2012 nevertheless produced wine with promise. Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2012 is a cuvée characterised by the aromatic richness and freshness of Chardonnay, balanced out by frank, lush Pinot Noir and fruity Meunier grapes.
THE EYE A pale pink robe with coppery reflections and fine bubbles.
THE NOSE Pronounced aromas of flowers ¬– rose and peony – small red fruits – wild strawberries and raspberry – and pink grapefruit.
THE PALATE A frank attack followed by a beautiful roundness, with a long, silken finish. A particularly balanced wine.
FLORAL · EXTRAVAGANTPerrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is the House’s deliciously unexpected
interpretation of the genre: a rare and precious vintage rosé champagne whose demure, pale peach hue belies its extravagantly sensual personality,
which is characterised by alluring notes of pink flowers and small red fruit.
proportion (11%) of Pinot Noir red wines. These wines are produced by macerating the white juice of Pinot Noir grapes on their red skins.
AN EXTRAVAGANT,VOLUPTUOUS CHAMPAGNE
Delicate in appearance yet extravagant in taste, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé unleashes fragrant aromas of pink f lowers and wild strawberries. Lively and fresh on the palate, with a long, lingering finish, its complex gourmet f lavours make it an unusually versatile champagne which lends itself to daring food pairings, both sweet and savoury.
IDEAL PAIRINGS
Red lentils
PERRIER-JOUËT BELLE EPOQUEROSE
COMPOSITION
50% Pinot Noir 45% Chardonnay 5% Meunier
EMBLEMATIC CRUS
Cramant, Avize, Ay, Mailly, Dizy
DOSAGE
8 grams per litre
MINIMUM AGEING
Six years
BEST SERVEDTEMPERATURE
Around 12°C
