Perrier-Jouët : Belle Epoque Rosé Édition Luminous 2010

A Brut rosé champagne unveiled in an innovative and offbeat packaging

The estate

The Perrier-Jouët Champagne House was founded in 1811 by Pierre Perrier and his wife Adèle Jouët. Produced from the exceptional terroirs of Champagne (Aÿ, Mailly-Champagne, Avize and Cramant), the house's cuvées are renowned for their singular style combining aromatic richness, refinement and subtlety. From 1861 onwards, Perrier-Jouët became the official champagne of Queen Victoria, then that of the French Imperial Court.

Owned since 1959 by the Champagne company GH Mumm, Perrier-Jouët's uniqueness lies in the iconic bottle of the prestige cuvée "Belle Epoque", designed in 1969 by Emile Gallé.

The wine

Rare and complex, due to its exclusive production during great vintages in Champagne, the Belle Époque Rosé de Perrier-Jouët 2010 is a refined expression of the great terroirs of Cramant, Avize, Aÿ, Mailly and Dizy.

The packaging

The translucent design of Perrier-Jouët's Belle Époque Rosé Édition Luminous 2010 bottle accentuates, by backlighting the white Japanese anemone, a motif created for the house in 1902 by Émile Gallé, an Art Nouveau master.

The vintage

The winter was followed by a particularly hot spring and summer. The quality of the grapes was slightly affected by the heavy rainfall in August and during the harvest. Following a rigorous selection process, only the highest quality grapes were used in the production of this very rare rosé champagne. Indeed, Perrier-Jouët was one of the few houses to have produced a vintage champagne in 2010.

Winemaking and ageing

Red vinification of a small proportion of Pinot noir by maceration of the clear juices with their skins. This vintage Brut Champagne, with a dosage of 8 g/litre, is aged for a minimum of 6 years in the chalky cellars of the house.

Blend

Chardonnay (50%)
Pinot noir (45%)
Pinot meunier (5%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Belle Époque Rosé Édition Luminous 2010 from Perrier-Jouët

Tasting

Colour
Unveiling a subtle pale pink, the colour is supported by slight copper highlights and a delicate effervescence.

Nose
The nose releases rich floral (rose, peony) and fruity (wild strawberry) notes.

Palate
Combining freshness and complexity, the beguiling palate is delicious and long-lasting.