Champagne Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2012

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque champagne is an icon of the House, the Originl Belle Epoque cuvée to appear adorned with the legendary spray of Japanese white anemones created by Emile Gallé in 1902. Produced only in years when, in the judgment of Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps, the seasons have aligned perfectly, it is a captivating demonstration, not only of the art of blending, but also of the exceptional quality of the Perrier-Jouët vineyard. Testifying to the rarity of this cuvée, less than 30 vintages of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque champagne have been produced to date.

Creamy lemon notes have a distant whiff of vanilla, but more air also reveals chalky, stony depth.  The body is slender but comes with well-rounded richness, hinting at its rich autolysis with toasty notes.  Lemon oil sets a citrus note that expands alongside the rich, yeaty sonorousness.  The creamy finish is almost mellow.  - Anne Krebiehl MW,  Decanter Magazine, December 2020 Issue  Drink: 2020-2028