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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by tahoepg on 10/12/2020: Unfortunately, another bottle past its prime... cork seemed in good shape, but no bubbles, smelled of sherry, and a dark color. No rating. (1374 views) | | | Tasted by Angle Gold on 1/1/2020: Past and undrinkable. Was a shame since it was a gift from the 2000 New years celebration. No rating. (1592 views) | | | Tasted by dream on 11/12/2019 & rated 93 points: A beautiful and perfectly-aged Champagne out of magnum with classic notes of yeast and brown spices. Elegance over power here with excellent purity and fine bubbles and a nice toasty topnote. The finish is quite complex with notes of brioche, minerals and caramel. A very good magnum of this at 11 Madison. (1768 views) | | | Tasted by rc@ughey on 3/21/2017: This was past its prime, and a bit disjointed, but still alive and not without its charms. (3970 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 10/9/2016 & rated 91 points: This was just as dark as the '88 Salon (maybe a bit darker even); Oxidative, nutty, pecan, slight caramelized notes, old tired bubbles, but this really grew on me like a comfortable worn out old leather chair. It seemed a bit older than it was, but fun to drink. 91-92. Blind at Dirty Dozen tasting. (4035 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 1/23/2014: agree with other notes, slightly oxidative, almost sherry-esque, improved with time in the glass, nice caramel flavor and intensity of concentration. Bubbles are waning. Drink now. (5508 views) | | | Tasted by wineberg on 1/17/2014 flawed bottle: Send-off in Style (Bourbon Steak, DC): Showing a bit too much oxidation. (6393 views) | | | Tasted by nav2u on 12/8/2013 & rated 90 points: Very few bubbles at this point. Deep gold. Agree with other comments that this was reminiscent of a Sauternes. Pretty clearly past its prime, but was still excellent as a nearly still wine. (5290 views) | | | Tasted by sdr on 1/23/2010 & rated 91 points: This is the first bottle of PJ Fleur I have tasted at 20 years of age. I was intensely curious to see how this typically light weight, floral and delicate style ages, especially since Juhlin gives some of these old PJs a complimentary description. It's medium gold and has a mousse typical for age. The first smell is that of a fine sherry (Amandillado Xeres, says Greg). Not exactly promising, and if it were a five-year-old white Burgundy, I would have immediately poured it down the drain. But as it breathed it seemingly woke up and became more energetic and complex. Still with oxidative notes, but once you mentally adjust, it's really quite tasty and complex. If it were Dom Perignon, I would have guessed it to be 40 years old, not twenty. Fortunately there's enough acidity to keep it focused. Surprising to me, Greg, Brian and K (and I) all agreed we preferred this bottle to the newly released much fresher 2000 vintage we had along side it. (6542 views) | | | Tasted by JWA on 3/4/2006 & rated 80 points: A gift from our wine dinner friends for our wedding anniversary a few years back that I probably left in my cellar too long and/or it may not have been stored correctly before it made it into my cellar. Either way, I think this bottle was well past its prime.
Deep amber color, almost like a well aged sauterne. Tasted of smoked carmel with some lemon zest left over from its better days. (7082 views) | | | Tasted by Robfritz16 on 2/22/2006 & rated 70 points: past its prime, unfortunetly, not exactly my favorite producer, but I expected more from this great vintage. (5004 views) | | | Tasted by Jester on 1/22/2006 & rated 95 points: Great. It seems that I prefer the 1990 Brut to the 1996. It has a crystal clear sandy color. Light and delicate with slight and tiny, but still present, bubbles. Very fresh aromas of sourdough, cherry blossom, honeydew melon, and a slight oxidative bitterness. On the palate it is silky smooth. The acidity balances out the warm caramel and coffee flavors well and the hint of lemon zest works well with the delicate flowery flavors ( honeysuckle and lilac? ) on the finish. This was a gorgeous example of why Champagne will always be the star of sparkling wine. It is so delicate, so silky smooth, and so complex. A beautiful creation that cannot be matched. (5137 views) | | | Tasted by jamesbadd on 7/3/2005: (50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier; disgorged ~ 1998; 90-115 USD)
Appearance: Golden hay color and the smallest bubbles go along with a perfect mousse (not too bubbly or thin).
Nose: Fresh citrus bursts out of the glass upon the first pour. Take another whiff and you get toast and apricot which are followed by McIntosh apples. This is very nice. Eventually some coffee and a a touch of oxidation (not a bad thing- just showing its age) sneak in.
Palate: Ohh boy, what have we here. Game over, this is the best P-J I've had. Loads of honeysuckles join in with just-out-of-oven bread. Subdued limes join with flowers and carmel. The citrus backbone is there, but it meshes seamlessly with all the flavors. Over time and warmth this gets a spicy apple pie/cider element to it and a touch of oxidaton peaks out too. I liked it best when chilled a bit.
Finish: Long length. Limes lead into creamy butter. I need another glass right now.
Comments: This is a wonderul wine. Great at 15 and I think it will be even better at 25. Best PJ I have had ever (a notch above the '85 from Magnum). So fresh and so clean, clean. This was best when freshly opened and cold, but it is still great as it breathes and warms up. The wine still has a backbone to improve or at a minimum hold for another decade. Grade of A with the potential to still get better. (5351 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 9/13/2002 & rated 94 points: Very impressive, superb intensity and finesse, brioche, rich. (2061 views) |
| Perrier-Jouët Producer website
Perrier-Jouët was founded in 1811 in Epernay by Pierre-Nicolas-Marie Perrier and his wife, Adele Jouët. One of the most prestigious houses in Champagne, the firm was shipping wine to Great Britain by 1813 and to the United States by 1837. Perrier-Jouët owns 266 acres of vineyards in Champagne, with an average rating of 95%, and is known worldwide for its consistency of style. By the end of the 19th Century, its Brut cuvées earned the reputation of nobility and prestige that continues today. Perrier Jouët's glamorous "Cuvée Belle Epoque", known in the United States as Fleur de Champagne, was launched in 1969 and has become the most important cuvée de prestige to appear after World War II. The bottle is adorned with enamel-painted anenomes originally created by Emile Gallé in 1900, but the wine is as famous for its taste as it is for its beautiful packaging.Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Sub-Region:
Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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