Åsa S.
Verified customer reviewTop notch
Recommended by a friend – spot on. Good length and a hint of minerality. A purchase I don’t regret.
Perrier-Jouët
Belle Époque Vintage 2016 75cl
The colour is a luminous pale gold, animated by an exceptionally fine and persistent bead. The nose, the House's signature floral expression, opens on honeysuckle, acacia and white peach before giving way to notes of poached pear and golden brioche. On the palate, the attack is fresh and creamy,…
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172,00 €
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Notes & tasting
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Presentation
Taste
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Value for money
93
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
Citrus-driven tension and saline minerality that carry the cuvée from nose to finish.
Roundness
A creamy, silky texture born of more than six years of ageing on lees.
Structure
A present yet never heavy backbone, driven by Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims.
Length
A persistent finish with accents of toasted almond, golden brioche and candied citrus.
TASTING NOTES
The colour is a luminous pale gold, animated by an exceptionally fine and persistent bead. The nose, the House's signature floral expression, opens on honeysuckle, acacia and white peach before giving way to notes of poached pear and golden brioche. On the palate, the attack is fresh and creamy, with the minerality of the Côte des Blancs underpinning a long finish of toasted almond and candied citrus zest.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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8g/LDosage
50%Chardonnay
45%Pinot Noir
5%Pinot Meunier
Terroirs
The cuvée brings together Grand Cru parcels from the Côte des Blancs (Cramant, Avize) for the Chardonnay — the floral and mineral backbone of the Perrier-Jouët style — and from the Montagne de Reims (Verzy, Mailly-Champagne) for the Pinot Noir, which contributes structure and fruited depth. The 2016 vintage, defined by a steady summer following a difficult spring, yielded grapes of exemplary ripeness and fine natural acidity.
About this house
Founded in 1811 in Épernay by Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Rose-Adélaïde Jouët, the House stands as one of the historic references on the right bank of the Marne. Rooted in an Art Nouveau aesthetic ever since the creation of the Belle Époque bottle — adorned with a hand-painted white anemone, originally designed by Émile Gallé — it embodies a style that is floral, delicate and remarkably precise.
The Belle Époque cuvée, produced only in the finest years, draws from the House's best Grand Crus. Each vintage is the fruit of lengthy maturation that reveals both the expression of the terroir and the unmistakable floral signature of Perrier-Jouët.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
The fine bubbles and saline minerality of the Belle Époque heighten the briny freshness of full-sea oysters.
Starter
The champagne's creamy texture and floral notes respond with elegance to the sweetness of lightly buttered lobster.
Main course
The aromatic complexity and length of the 2016 vintage pair beautifully with the earthy depth of morel mushrooms.
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Verified reviews
Customer reviews of the “Belle Époque Vintage 2016” cuvée by Perrier-Jouët
4.6/5 · 8 reviews
Maeva T.
Verified customer reviewSublime
I’m honestly blown away by this vintage. It’s full-bodied and well-balanced on the palate – superb. The parcel arrived sooner than expected. I’m a satisfied customer – I’ll be back.
Remi S.
Verified customer reviewWell done
Top quality, just as advertised. An expressive nose, a silky palate and a briny finish. A straightforward ordering process. I’d recommend it without hesitation.
Sidy D.
Verified customer reviewA success
Perfect for a dinner with friends. Its roundness and liveliness are beautifully balanced. Quite simply, there’s nothing to fault.
Pauline E.
Verified customer reviewPure joy
It really lives up to its reputation. Complex aromas and lovely liveliness. Top-notch from start to finish.
Chia W.
Verified customer reviewFavourite
Chosen for a special dinner. An absolute treat, from start to finish. I’d recommend it without hesitation.
Baptiste V.
Verified customer reviewVery satisfied
I’ve fallen for it, and I have no regrets. Powerful yet delicate. Absolutely flawless – well done.
Charlotte K.
Verified customer reviewPerfect
A deliberate attempt to please, and a success. Notes of brioche and minerality are very much present. Exactly what was needed.
