Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Brut Champagne 2016

This 2016 vintage Belle Epoque from Perrier-Jout has a delicately fruity bouquet and comes in an elegant gift box that mirrors the character of the Champagne. Youll find aromas of gorse and honeysuckle, leading to apples, lemongrass, and ginger on the nose, along with ripe fruity notes of pear, citrus, and a bright, mineral finish.

Champagne Perrier-Jout is a Champagne house based in pernay, founded in 1811. The wines are typically floral and elegant. The famous Belle poque champagne is a deluxe vintage cuve. It is produced only in the best years, with around 30 wines being made to date.

The house was born through the marriage of Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Adele Jout in 1811. Originally, Perrier had been a cork manufacturer in Epernay. However, after the acquisition of vines throughout the Champagne region, the couple began making their Chardonnay-dominant wines and exporting to England in 1815, and eventually America in the late 1930s.