The Art

of Wine
Maison Perrier-Jouët:
Revealing the quintessence
of Chardonnay
A champagne
born of a couple’s
passion & vision
A House with a difference,
defined by audacious decisions in
the pursuit of quality.

M
aison Perrier-Jouët was founded in
Epernay in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas
Perrier and Rose-Adélaïde Jouët,
a newly married couple united
by a love of nature, a passion for
champagne and a bold, entrepreneurial vision. She was a
cultured, spirited young woman from a family of Normandy
merchants; he a keen botanist and knowledgeable vintner
with clear ideas on how to produce champagne. Free-
spirited and independent-minded, they were determined
that Maison Perrier-Jouët would, from the start, be a House
with a difference, defined by audacious decisions in the
pursuit of quality. In particular, they chose the Chardonnay
grape – a white variety little used at the time – as the
Perrier-Jouët signature, initiating the intricate floral style
which instantly sets its champagnes apart.
A “Golden Triangle”
within the finest
terroirs of Champagne
A admired vineyard
with exceptional
parcels of

B
Chardonnay oth the founders and their son, Charles Perrier,
who took over the House in 1848, were notable
SUSTAINABLE
for their progressive ideas on natural viticulture THE ECHELLE VITICULTURE
and vineyard management. They quickly DES CRUS True to the philosophy of its founders,
identified the Côte des Blancs, to the south
Established in 1911, the Echelle who were known for their progressive
of Epernay, as an ideal terroir to nurture Chardonnay, and
des Crus scale defines the value views on natural viticulture,
established enduring relationships with independent growers
of the grapes produced around a Maison Perrier-Jouët is committed
across the finest crus. Together with subsequent generations,
particular village based on the to the environmentally responsible
they created what is today one of the most admired
quality of its soil and terroir. management of its vineyards. In
vineyards in Champagne: 65 hectares/161 acres ranked at
The Champagne AOC contains 2016, it was awarded HVE (Haute
99.2% on the Echelle des Crus quality scale, with exceptional
319 villages, which are classed, Valeur Environnementale) status,
parcels of Chardonnay in Cramant and Avize, two of the
in ascending order of quality, as the French government’s highest level
most prestigious villages in the Côte des Blancs, at the heart
Cru, Premier Cru and Grand of environmental certification for
of Champagne’s “Golden Triangle”.
Cru. There are just 17 Grand Cru agricultural enterprises, recognising
Indeed, Maison Perrier-Jouët has its own “Golden Triangle”,
villages, valued at 100%. With a its performance on four key
which overlaps with that of the Champagne region. At its
99.2% ranking overall, Maison criteria: biodiversity, phytosanitary
tips are key Grand Cru villages: Cramant and Avize in the
Perrier-Jouët possesses one of the strategy, fertilisation control and
Côte des Blancs for Chardonnay, Mailly in the Montagne
finest vineyards in Champagne, water management. It also holds
de Reims and Ay in the Vallée de la Marne, both for Pinot
with parcels in Grand Cru villages the Sustainable Viticulture in
Noir. These growths form the backbone of the Perrier-Jouët
including Cramant, Avize, Ay- Champagne certification established
vineyard and define the timeless style of its most prestigious
Champagne and Mailly. by the Comité Champagne.
cuvées, notably Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque.
 REIMS

The Magical Triangle VALLÉE DE LA MARNE

Mailly
Verzenay
Verzy
Villers-Marmery

Trépail

Venteuil Hautvillers
Vaudemance
Dizy
Bouzy Ambonnay
Ay

MONTAGNE
ÉPERNAY DE REIMS
Pierry Moussy

Vinay Chouilly
Chavot
Mancy Avize
Oger
CRAMANT
THE CRAMANT Vertus
WINE PRESS
CÔTE DES BLANCS
Bergères-Les-Vertus

Sézanne

The Champagne vineyard

EPERNAY
The Magical Triangle
PARIS
1ers Crus : 90 à 99%
Grands Crus : 100%
Perrier-Jouët parcels
0 km 10 km
Iconic Perrier-Jouët locations
A 200 year
legacy
transmitted
by just seven
cellar masters
An unparalleled
expertise in

R
emarkably, Maison Perrier-Jouët has had
revealing the only seven cellar masters in the more than
true essence of two centuries since it was founded – an
extraordinary degree of continuity that has
Chardonnay enabled it to acquire unparalleled expertise
in revealing the true essence of Chardonnay. When the
present cellar master Hervé Deschamps was appointed
in 1993, he received from his predecessor not only the key
to the celebrated Eden cellar, where the rarest vintages
are kept, but also the cellar books containing the notes
and observations of the House’s past cellar masters – a
precious testament to a long tradition of savoir-faire. On his
retirement, Hervé Deschamps will, in his turn, transmit this
unique legacy to his designated successor, Séverine Frerson,
who will become the first female cellar master in the history
of Maison Perrier-Jouët.

THE CHARDONNAY GRAPE VARIETY
Champagne’s main white-
skin, white-juice grape variety,
Chardonnay was an audacious
choice on the part of Maison
Perrier-Jouët’s founders. Now
much sought-after for its freshness
and finesse, it was relatively little
used at the time, and notoriously
An instantly
identiable,
intricate
oral style
Freshness, finesse, richness
and complexity
difficult to cultivate. Today,
Chardonnay is the most expensive
champagne grape variety owing
to the specific management it
requires, yet it represents 56%
of the Maison Perrier-Jouët
vineyard, compared with 30% for
the Champagne AOC as a whole.
P
errier-Jouët champagnes are instantly
identifiable for their distinctive style: on the
nose, the captivating floral freshness and
finesse of the House’s signature Chardonnay
grape; on the palate, richness and
complexity as – thanks to the cellar master’s consummate
skill and knowledge of the terroir – meticulously selected
individual crus are blended into an elegant and harmonious
whole. Combined with Champagne’s two red grape
varieties, Pinot Noir and Meunier, Chardonnay is a lively,
luminous presence, but its purest expression is naturally
to be found in the two single-grape cuvées: classic Perrier-
Jouët Blanc de Blancs and vintage Perrier-Jouët Belle
Epoque Blanc de Blancs.
Two complementary collections:

The Art
of blending
Consistency of style year after year

T
he Perrier-Jouët classic collection – Perrier-
Jouët Blanc de Blancs, Perrier-Jouët Grand
Brut and Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé – are
refined champagnes with delicate floral
notes, which epitomise the House’s  200-year
expertise in the art of blending . The cellar master blends
the wines of the year with a small proportion of reserve
wines – quality wines held in reserve from previous vintages
– in order to ensure consistency of style year after year .
The timeless elegance of these classic cuvées is reflected in
their distinctive bottle, with its long, slender neck rising from
softly rounded shoulders, which was inspired by a historic
Perrier-Jouët cuvée, Blason de France, first blended from the
1955 harvest.
Two complementary collections:
The Art
of vintage
Interpretation of a single, exceptional year
T
he Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque
collection – Perrier-Jouët Belle
Epoque Blanc de Blancs,
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque and
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque
Rosé – are  testaments to the House’s art of
vintage . These rare and precious champagnes
are produced in very limited quantities and
– true to the uncompromising principle of
the founders – only in years of near-perfect
conditions. The decision to declare a vintage is
taken, not at harvest, but several months later,
after the tasting of the clear wines between
December and January has revealed their
potential. A Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque cuvée
is thus the cellar master’s one-off  interpretation
THE PERRIER-JOUËT
ANEMONES
The Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque vintage
collection is recognised throughout the
world for its iconic bottle adorned with
a spray of Japanese white anemones.
Created in 1902 by Emile Gallé, one
of the pioneers of the Art Nouveau
movement with which Maison Perrier-
Jouët was closely associated, this
exquisite motif became the emblem of
the House, uniting its twin passions of
art and nature.
of a single, exceptional year , created from
grapes from the House’s finest vineyards. While
each vintage naturally reflects the character
of its particular year, these sensational
champagnes with intense floral notes are the
ultimate expression of the style and savoir-faire
of Maison Perrier-Jouët.
When stored in appropriate conditions, all
Perrier-Jouët champagnes will retain the
intricate floral style typical of the House for
five years after release. Subsequently, their
style will evolve towards more mature flavours,
suiting them to new service rituals. A cuvée
that might previously have been enjoyed as an
aperitif, for example, may accompany the main
course of a meal.
The Oenothèque Perrier-Jouët:

An exceptional
reserve of
historic vintages
From 1825, each cuvée is a precious
testament to the House's history

H
aving retained its family spirit, Maison
Perrier-Jouët is remarkable for the
exceptional preservation, not only of
its archives, but also of its champagnes.
The Eden cellar, to which only the cellar
master holds the key, contains the remaining examples of
the 1825 vintage, bottled by the founders and thought to be
the oldest champagne in the world. Many other treasures
are contained in the Oenothèque Perrier-Jouët, the House’s
reserve of rare vintages.  Each is a precious testament
to its history , watched over by every cellar master and
transmitted to the next generation. Owing to their quality,
Perrier-Jouët cuvées have great potential for ageing and
reveal a rich palette of flavours over time.
Perrier-Jouët Collections
THE ART OF BLENDING
 Fresh and floral,
To craft Perrier-Jouët Blanc de
PERRIER-JOUËT Blancs, Hervé Deschamps blends

Perrier-Jouët Blanc de
Chardonnay grapes selected from
BLANC DE BLANCS several of the region’s finest terroirs

Blancs is a vivacious with a small proportion of reserve

wines to ensure absolute consistency

tribute to Chardonnay, of style and quality. After three years’

ageing on the lees in the Perrier-

the House’s signature Jouët cellars, the cuvée is ready to be

released, overflowing with freshness

grape variety.” and vitality.

HERV É DE SCH A MPS

AN ENTICING,
Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master VIVACIOUS
CHAMPAGNE
Pale gold with hints of green, Perrier-
Jouët Blanc de Blancs awakens
the senses with enticing aromas
of hedgerow flowers – elderberry,
acacia and honeysuckle – and tangy
citrus. On the palate, its mineral
freshness lingers into a surprisingly
A TIMELESS smooth, mellow finish, which adds
EXPRESSION OF to the charm of this delightfully lively,
CHARDONNAY luminous champagne.

COMPOSITION After creating vintage Perrier-Jouët

100% Chardonnay Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs, Cellar IDEAL PAIRINGS
RESERVE WINES
Master Hervé Deschamps naturally
Up to 15% wished to complete the classic
collection with a single-grape cuvée
DOSAGE
destined to become the enduring
8 grams per litre
expression of the House’s specialist
MINIMUM AGEING savoir-faire. Indeed, with Perrier-Jouët
Three years Blanc de Blancs, Maison Perrier- Striped Bass
Jouët was perpetuating a tradition
BEST SERVED
FLORAL · VIVACIOUS TEMPERATURE
Around 10°C
dating back to the early 20th century
– the House introduced its first all-
Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs is a vibrant, spontaneous champagne brimming Chardonnay cuvées in the 1920s, long
with crisp citrus and fresh floral notes. It is a homage to Maison Perrier-Jouët’s before such champagnes became White Plum
emblematic Chardonnay grape, which it interprets in a style unique. known as “Blancs de Blancs”. Mangetout Peas
 “Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut famed Perrier-Jouët style. Cellar Master
PERRIER-JOUËT is the foundation on which
Hervé Deschamps selects the finest
wines from around 50 different crus,
GRAND BRUT Maison Perrier-Jouët
expertly blending each cru, as well as a
percentage of reserve wines, to replicate
the style and quality of the cuvée
built its reputation — year after year. The crus are selected

a refined and balanced

in function of the House’s signature
Chardonnay grape, whose elegance

cuvée revealing the floral

is enhanced in the final, complex
blend by the structure of Pinot Noir,

nuances of Chardonnay.”
predominantly sourced from the north
of the Montagne de Reims, and the
fullness and harmony of Pinot Meunier
from the Vallée de la Marne.
HERV É DE SCH A MPS
Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master

A STYLISH,
HARMONIOUS
CHAMPAGNE
AN ENDURING
HERITAGE Silvery gold in the glass, Perrier-Jouët
Grand Brut is a vibrant, stylish cuvée
COMPOSITION The ancestry of Perrier-Jouët Grand characterised by delicate floral aromas,
20% Chardonnay Brut can be traced back to 1846, rounded out by fresh fruit and hints of
40% Pinot Noir when – in response to the preference buttery brioche and vanilla. Though
40% Pinot Meunier
of British connoisseurs for a drier crisp and light, it combines freshness
RESERVE WINES taste – Maison Perrier-Jouët launched with a lingeringly rich, generous finish,
Up to 15% its historic Cuvée K, the world’s first preserving its distinctive balance and
DOSAGE lightly dosed champagne in the style harmony to the very end.
8-10 grams per litre today known as “brut”. According
to the House cellar books, Cuvée K
MINIMUM AGEING
was dosed at a sugar level of less than IDEAL PAIRINGS
Three years
5% – daringly little for an era when
BEST SERVED champagnes regularly contained up
TEMPERATURE
to 40%. Maison Perrier-Jouët became
Around 10°C
renowned for its brut champagnes,
chicken breast
FLORAL · HARMONIOUS which it was able to produce owing
to the fact that its high-quality grapes
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut epitomises the heritage of Maison Perrier-Jouët. required very little added sugar – a
Perpetuating the House’s tradition of brut champagnes.It is a harmonious cuvée philosophy maintained to this day.
in which the luminous notes of Chardonnay are perfectly complemented by Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is the heir to Young Leeks
Champagne’s two red grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. this tradition, and the initiator of the Grapefruit
 “Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé fullness of Pinot Meunier from the
PERRIER-JOUËT is the surprise of the
Vallée de la Marne. However, it is
Pinot Noir grapes from the north
BLASON ROSE Perrier-Jouët classic
of the Montagne de Reims which
provide the strength and structure
that are ideal for food pairing.
collection — a gourmet The Pinot Noir grape variety is

cuvée brimming with

characterised by its red skin and
white juice. Of the Pinot Noir wines

luscious fruity notes.”

contained in Perrier-Jouët Blason
Rosé, a small proportion (10-15%) are
red wines, obtained by macerating
the grapes on their skins, which
HERV É DE SCH A MPS
Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master lend this gourmet champagne its
distinctive salmon-pink hue.

A LUSH, ALLURING
CHAMPAGNE
Fulfilling the promise of its alluring
appearance, Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé
A GOURMET unleashes intense aromas of ripe red
TRADITION and black fruit – strawberry, raspberry
and blackberry – complemented by a
COMPOSITION Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé was hint of exotic pomegranate. Lush and
25% Chardonnay inspired by Maison Perrier-Jouët’s lively on the palate, it lingers into a full,
50% Pinot Noir Blason de France prestige cuvées, generous finish.
25% Pinot Meunier
which were introduced in 1955 and
RESERVE WINES served in some of the world’s finest
Up to 15% restaurants. Though delightful on its IDEAL PAIRINGS
DOSAGE own, this subtle and sophisticated
8-10 grams per litre rosé champagne is crafted with food
in mind, offering generous, complex
MINIMUM AGEING
flavours that can accompany a meal
Three years
from starter to dessert.
BluefinTuna
FLORAL · GOURMET BEST SERVED
TEMPERATURE
For Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé, Cellar
Master Hervé Deschamps selects
Around 10-12°C
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé is the exception among Perrier-Jouët champagnes – a cuvée in which wines from around 50 different crus,
the delicate floral nuances of Chardonnay are complemented by the rich flavours provided by which he blends into an intricate
a high proportion of Pinot Noir. Lusciously full and round on the palate, with characteristic and masterful harmony. The floral
notes of red and black fruit, it nevertheless retains a delicacy typical of Maison Perrier-Jouët. nuances of Chardonnay from the
Above all, it offers delicious proof of the House’s enduring ability to surprise and to delight. Côte des Blancs are balanced by the Lychee Red Tomatoes
Perrier-Jouët Collections
THE ART OF VINTAGE
 “Perrier-Jouët Belle
PERRIER-JOUËT Epoque Blanc de Blancs
BELLE EPOQUE is the quintessence of
Chardonnay with the
BLANC DE BLANCS brilliance and rarity
of a yellow diamond.”
HERV É DE SCH A MPS
Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master
AN EXCEPTIONAL
TERROIR
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de
Blancs is crafted from 100% Chardonnay
grapes from only two small parcels of
vines – Bouron Leroi and Bouron du
Midi – within Cramant, one of the
most prestigious Grand Cru villages in
the renowned Côte des Blancs. These
two exceptional plots, covering just 6.8
hectares/16.8 acres, were among the first
acquired by Maison Perrier-Jouët in the
mid-19th century, when Charles Perrier,
the son of the founders, used his extensive
knowledge of viticulture and the terroirs
of Champagne to identify their potential
for yielding the supreme expression of the
Chardonnay grape.
Bouron Leroi and Bouron du Midi do
FLORAL · PURE indeed unite all the conditions necessary
for revealing the unique floral character
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs is not only the rarest Perrier-Jouët cuvée, of Chardonnay. Set halfway up a gentle
but also the most emblematic – the culmination of the House’s 200-year expertise in southeast-facing slope, they enjoy ideal
revealing the intricate floral facets of its signature Chardonnay grape. Sourced from exposure to the morning sun, while their
just two legendary parcels of vines, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs is the chalky soil maintains constant levels of
expression of a single grape variety, a single terroir and a single year – a sublime humidity throughout the year. The small
champagne shimmering with golden light, whose freshness and purity are the size of these prized plots, and Maison
exhilarating prelude to an explosion of lush floral notes. Perrier-Jouët’s meticulous approach to
viticulture, mean that only a limited
quantity of grapes can be produced in
any given year, while a vintage is declared
only in years of near-perfect conditions.
Consequently, no vintage of Perrier-Jouët
Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs numbers
more than 40,000 bottles.
AN INTENSE,
INTRICATE
CHAMPAGNE
While each vintage has its own
personality, reflecting the conditions of
its specific year, all present a number
of unmistakable qualities, the result
not only of their shared provenance,
but also of the particular care taken in
their elaboration, including a minimum
of six years’ ageing on the lees to allow
the full floral complexities of the wine
to develop. Thus, Perrier-Jouët Belle
Epoque Blanc de Blancs is characterised
by a warm gold colour with almost
iridescent glints of green, an intense and
intricate bouquet of wild white flowers,
rounded out by luscious hints of fruit and
honey, and an astonishing freshness and
purity that linger into an elegant, silken
finish. An exceptional taste experience,
it is the ultimate expression of the ethos
of Maison Perrier-Jouët, which reinvents
nature in order to create extraordinary
moments of wonder and delight.
IDEAL PAIRINGS
Cep
Spider Crab Mushrooms
Passion Fruit
PERRIER-JOUËT
BELLE EPOQUE
BLANC DE BLANCS
2006
THE YEAR
2006 was a good year in Champagne,
with a near-perfect growing season.
July witnessed a heatwave across the
region, followed by fresher weather
and welcome rains in August, allowing
the grapes to rest before the Indian
summer took them to perfect maturity.
By harvest, the Chardonnay grapes of
Bouron Leroi and Bouron du Midi
had attained the ideal balance between
sugar, acidity and pure floral aromas.
The year’s conditions were particularly
favourable to Chardonnay, with
the ripeness of the grapes, combined
with aromatic richness and vinosity,
resulting in a wine of exceptional finesse
and generosity.
THE EYE
Bright, shimmering gold with subtle
glints of green. Exceptionally fine
bubbles.
THE NOSE
Pure, intense aromas of white flowers –
acacia, hawthorn, lilac and elderberry
– complemented by subtle overtones
of honey, poached pear, pineapple
and candied lemon. Hints of vanilla,
hazelnut milk and brioche.
THE PALATE
A delicious crispness in the mouth, fresh
yet never aggressive. The wine is full and
rich, with a long, silken, elegant finish.
PERRIER-JOUËT
BELLE EPOQUE
BLANC DE BLANCS

COMPOSITION
100% Chardonnay

EMBLEMATIC CRUS
Bouron Leroi
and Bouron du Midi
in Cramant

DOSAGE
8 grams per litre

MINIMUM AGEING
Six years

BEST SERVED
TEMPERATURE
Around 12°C
 PERRIER-JOUËT “Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque
is a true icon — a rare and elegant
BELLE EPOQUE champagne that celebrates
the art of vintage and the excellence
of the Perrier-Jouët vineyard.”
HERV É DE SCH A MPS
Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master
A MASTERPIECE
OF BLENDING
Though Maison Perrier-Jouët is
famed for its Chardonnay vineyards,
it also possesses exceptional plots
of Pinot Noir – a fact magnificently
demonstrated by Perrier-Jouët Belle
Epoque, which combines the two grape
varieties in almost equal proportions.
This outstanding vintage cuvée is
also a supreme example of the art of
blending in the Perrier-Jouët style, with
FLORAL · ELEGANT Pinot Noir grapes from the north of
the Montagne de Reims being used,
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque is an icon of the House, the original Belle Epoque cuvée to not for their power, but in order to
appear adorned with the legendary spray of Japanese white anemones created by Emile support, accompany and enhance the
Gallé in 1902. Produced only in years when, in the judgment of Cellar Master Hervé delicate structure of Chardonnay from
Deschamps, the seasons have aligned perfectly, it is a captivating demonstration, not the celebrated Grand Cru villages of
only of the art of blending, but also of the exceptional quality of the Perrier-Jouët Cramant and Avize. A small quantity
vineyard. Testifying to the rarity of this cuvée, less than 30 vintages of Perrier-Jouët of Pinot Meunier grapes from Dizy
Belle Epoque have been produced to date. perfects the balance between the two.
AN ICONIC,
CAPTIVATING
CHAMPAGNE
While every vintage of Perrier-Jouët
Belle Epoque naturally expresses the
characteristics of its particular year,
the personality of this iconic cuvée
is clearly defined: delicacy, harmony
and elegance combine to captivate
the senses, with its bright gold colour
and subtle sparkle an inviting prelude
to rich nuances of white flowers and
white-fleshed fruit, rounded out
by delicious notes of honey. A long,
expansive finish testifies to the rare
quality of this exceptional champagne.
IDEAL PAIRINGS
Sole
White Peach
Young Turnips
PERRIER-JOUËT
BELLE EPOQUE
2012
THE YEAR
A mild winter was followed by a cool,
wet spring which resulted in the late
blooming of the vines between 16th and
21st June 2012. The summer was hot
and bathed in sunshine from mid-July
all the way until the end of the harvest,
favouring the maturity of the grapes.
The rain only returned at the end
of the harvest period. These excellent
conditions produced an ideal balance
between sugar and acidity, resulting in
a wine of exceptional harmony, with
great energy, character and potential.
THE EYE
A pale, translucent gold, with radiant
clarity and subtle glints of apple green.
THE NOSE
Distinctive notes of white flowers
combine with white peaches, crisp pears
and lemon.
THE PALATE
Freshness prevails, releasing a beautiful
harmony.
PERRIER-JOUËT
BELLE EPOQUE

COMPOSITION
50% Chardonnay
45% Pinot Noir
5% Pinot Meunier

EMBLEMATIC CRUS
Cramant, Avize, Ay,
Mailly, Dizy

DOSAGE
8 grams per litre

MINIMUM AGEING
Six years

BEST SERVED
TEMPERATURE
Around 12°C
 PERRIER-JOUËT “Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé
is pure extravagance —
BELLE EPOQUE delicate, yet also rich and voluptuous;
ROSE intense and powerful, yet
with great finesse.”
HERV É DE SCH A MPS
Maison Perrier-Jouët Cellar Master
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-
FLORAL · EXTRAVAGANT Jouët. Finally, Pinot Meunier grapes
from Dizy contribute their rounded,
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé is the House’s deliciously unexpected aromatic character.
interpretation of the genre. A rare and precious vintage rosé champagne The pale apricot bloom so distinctive
whose demure, pale apricot hue belies its extravagantly sensual personality, of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé
which is characterised by alluring notes of white flowers and small red fruit. is created by the addition of a small
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
white 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
Lobster
Fig Red lentils
PERRIER-JOUËT
BELLE EPOQUE
ROSE 2010
THE YEAR
The winter of 2010 was relentless,
and was followed by a hot spring and
summer. August brought abundant
rainfall, and more rain during the
harvest undermined the quality of
the grapes. Maison Perrier-Jouët
undertook a rigorous selection and
devoted the best of the harvest to
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé, a
cuvée whose style was favoured by the
conditions, and the only one for which
it declared a vintage. Characterised
by remarkable vinosity, this is thus a
particularly rare cuvée from one of the
few champagne houses to produce a
2010 vintage.
THE EYE
A pale apricot colour shot through with
bright glints, and alive with fine and
constant bubbles.
THE NOSE
Pronounced, fragrant aromas of white
flowers and wild strawberry.
THE PALATE
A wonderfully fresh and lively wine
with a long, lingering finish.
PERRIER-JOUËT
BELLE EPOQUE
ROSE

COMPOSITION
45% Chardonnay
50% Pinot Noir
5% Pinot Meunier

EMBLEMATIC CRUS
Avize, Ay, Mailly,
Dizy, Vertus

DOSAGE
8 grams per litre

MINIMUM AGEING
Six years

BEST SERVED
TEMPERATURE
Around 12°C
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