Reviews & Ratings

2004 Perrier Jouet Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Belle Epoque Brut"

Winery: Perrier Jouet

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Belle Epoque Brut"

Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Grape blend: Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Champagne

State or country: France

Price: $140

Cases produced: 5,000

KWG Score: 92 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: November 8, 2012

Wine Review: This straw colored Champagne with tiny bubbles won our first blind tasting of Champagnes and sparkling wines. This wine opens with a mild bread dough bouquet with hints of green melon, walnut and honey. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced, silky and elegant. The flavor profile is a refined minerality with notes of green apple and a hint of white pepper. The finish is dry and fades away nicely. The panel suggested that this delicious Champagne would pair well with grilled halibut or seared tuna steak. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: All the lightness of white floral notes: hawthorn blossom, linden blossom and white clover. A fresh, stylish wine with good structure, silky and elegant, based on the mineral notes of the best Chardonnay Grand Crus. The floral, fruity notes give way to subtle spicy hints for a pleasant finish on the palate.

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