Champagne Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rosé 2002

Champagne Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rosé Brut is the Rosé cuvée Perrier Jouet’s famous Cuvée Belle Epoque. From its early days, the House of Perrier-Jouet has made champagne in small quantities with a “limited edition” approach.

Like master craftsmen handing down the secrets of their trade from father to son, the seven Chefs de Cave over two centuries have placed quality before quantity. Lying in the heart of the champagne region, Perrier-Jouet owns 65 hectares rating 99.2% on the quality scale (100% being the optimum). This means that each vineyard parcel is classified almost exclusively as Grand Cru.

The Chardonnay grape, floral and almost feminine in its elegance and finesse, is the signature variety of Perrier-Jouet’s vineyards, with a strong showing of mature vines (23 years old on average). The holdings take in a homogenous terroir of Chardonnay vineyards some 40 hectares in area within the legendary Grands Crus of Cramant and Avize. Two parcels enjoy almost mythical status – Bourrons Leroy and Bourrons du Midi.

Champagne Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rosé calls on the same secrets as vintage “Belle Epoque” but the the addition of red wine selected from amongst the best Champagne vintages ensures its salmon-pink colour. It is a meticulous blend of the best crus in the Champagne wine-making region, which is the mark of a great champagne, it is dominated by Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs district, giving outstanding finesse and lightness.

Champagne Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rosé Brut is a blend of 45% Chardonnay mostly from Cramant and Avize. 50% Pinot Noir particularly from Mailly and Verzy. 5% Pinot Meunier. 8% red wines from Ambonnay and Aÿ were added. Also known as Fleur de Champagne due to the painted flowers on the bottle.