Champagne Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2006

Perrier-Jouët house was founded in 1811, one year after the marriage of Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Rose-Adelaide Jouët, two passionate and entrepreneurial champagne lovers. Perrier-Jouët is one of the most iconic champagne houses in the world. Located in Épernay, with the Golden triangle on the Côtes des Blancs, Perrier-Jouët’s vineyards are renowned for their exceptional quality, scoring vines rank at 99,2% on the Echelle des Crus quality scale. 

Perrier-Jouët’s legacy is built on bold choices and a dedication to excellence, beginning with the founders’s decision to make the chardonnay grape the signature of their house. This pioneering move has established an intricate floral style that has garnered worldwide acclaim. Perrier-Jouët has a strong commitment for nature, their commitment is notable in their meticulous vineyard care, ensuring the vines thrives alongside the natural richness of the exceptional Chardonnay grapes. 

The introduction of Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs in 2017 completed the classic collection, highlighting the house’s long-standing tradition dating back over a century. Notably, the house has specialized in Chardonnay since the 1920s. 

Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Blanc de Blancs 2006 is an exceptional champagne made with 100% chardonnay grape variety. The unique combination of limestone soils, hilly topography and exceptional sun exposure creates an ideal environment for these grapes. The chalky soils enhance the grape's natural minerality, freshness and acidity contributing to the house’s signature elegant floral notes. 

The 2006 vintage of Perrier-Jouët is an iconic of the house’s dedication to producing exquisite champagne. This vintage is noted for its expressive and complex nose, beautifully marrying floral and fruity tones.

In the glass, the champagne is a bright, shimmering gold with subtle glints of green. The bubbles are exceptionally fine, enhancing the visual appeal and hinting at refined experience to come. The nose reveals a bouquet of white flowers with subtle overtones of honey, pear, pineapple and candied lemon. These aromas create a harmonious and inviting profile that is both fresh and complex. On the palate, the champagne is crisp and fresh. It is characterized by its fresh acidity and the vibrant presence of white fruits and floral notes. The texture is elegant and silky providing good length and a long graceful finish.