I recall thinking this is a pretty bottle and avoiding it because I thought you’re paying for the label artwork. I was wrong. This is actually a really good champagne. Drinking much better than last time (maybe a year ago?). I actually think this a good value, despite the 3 figure price tag. The
The 2014 iteration of Belle Epoque is a light golden blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier. Sporting a brisk tiny bead and creamy, vibrant mousse, it delivers an aromatic array of honeycrisp apples, Anjou pears, white peaches, marzipan, brioche and jasmine. The flavors mirror the nose, packaged in a racy, medium-to-full-bodied frame. Dense in the middle and lengthy on the mineral-laden back end, Perrier-Jouët has knocked it out of the park with this impressive tête de cuvée. Well-cellared bottles should age gracefully. Drink now-2039.
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bright straw with gold hue, vibrant fine bubbles. ripe stone fruits, some herbals and tropical fruits. some brioche, juicy and a concentrated core with a little sweetness. creamy and smooth texture, firm and solid acidity forming a strong backbone, make this vintage one different from the NV brut. long finish with fruity and mineral notes. a beautiful sparkling.
WS 94, JS 94, JD 94
Ap 5/5, Ar 13/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 4+4/20 Total 94+/100
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fine rapid stream. light white gold, in color. tangerine, red apple, lime, citrus pith, lemon peel, warm peach, raspberry, breadsticks, chalk. citrus mousse, tangy citrus, black cherry, fresh, elegant acidity, on the finish.
blend: 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier
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5/11/2024 - Vanja1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Moden med dybde og flott lengde. Behagelig syre og fin autolyse med lekker mousse.
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3/29/2024 - Texas Oenophile wrote: 95 Points
I recall thinking this is a pretty bottle and avoiding it because I thought you’re paying for the label artwork. I was wrong.
This is actually a really good champagne. Drinking much better than last time (maybe a year ago?).
I actually think this a good value, despite the 3 figure price tag. The
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3/2/2024 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 96 Points
The 2014 iteration of Belle Epoque is a light golden blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier. Sporting a brisk tiny bead and creamy, vibrant mousse, it delivers an aromatic array of honeycrisp apples, Anjou pears, white peaches, marzipan, brioche and jasmine. The flavors mirror the nose, packaged in a racy, medium-to-full-bodied frame. Dense in the middle and lengthy on the mineral-laden back end, Perrier-Jouët has knocked it out of the park with this impressive tête de cuvée. Well-cellared bottles should age gracefully. Drink now-2039.
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2/19/2024 - evanqian wrote: 94 Points
bright straw with gold hue, vibrant fine bubbles. ripe stone fruits, some herbals and tropical fruits. some brioche, juicy and a concentrated core with a little sweetness. creamy and smooth texture, firm and solid acidity forming a strong backbone, make this vintage one different from the NV brut. long finish with fruity and mineral notes. a beautiful sparkling.
WS 94, JS 94, JD 94
Ap 5/5, Ar 13/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 4+4/20
Total 94+/100
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1/24/2024 - affordableCollector wrote: 92 Points
fine rapid stream. light white gold, in color. tangerine, red apple, lime, citrus pith, lemon peel, warm peach, raspberry, breadsticks, chalk. citrus mousse, tangy citrus, black cherry, fresh, elegant acidity, on the finish.
blend: 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier
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