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Perrier Jouet, Belle Epoque Brut 2016
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2016 Brut Belle Époque is a blend of half Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier. The shy nose offers a distant hint of ocean breeze. A superbly fresh and precise body fizzes away with creamy insistence, highlighting chalkiness and a savory backdrop of salty yeast that provides mellowing creaminess. This is clean cut, a wine that packs richness into a svelte body. Dosage is 8 grams per liter.
About the Producer
The chateau of Perrier-Jouët Champagne was founded in 1811, the name was composed of Mr. Pierre-Nicolas and Mrs. Marie Perrier (added her maiden name “Jouët”). They have successfully sold the wine to UK since 1815. After a few years, they also opened up the American market. These successes made more market demands. Therefore they started exploring more vineyards, like Avize, Cramant and so on. Most of the vineyards grow Chardonnay. This makes the foundation of unique style of Perrier- Jouët champagne.
