In the glass
Aroma: red berries, rose, citrus, soft spice
Palate: gentle red fruit, softness, fresh acidity, charming finish
The prestige rose in the anemone bottle: gentle red berries and rose over citrus and soft spice, charming and soft with fresh acidity.
What it pairs with
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Seared salmon
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Gentle red fruit balances the oily fish. -
Duck breast
Soft spice and red fruit meet the duck. -
Strawberry tart
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Red-berry notes echo the dessert fruit.
How to serve Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Seared salmon, Duck breast, Strawberry tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Belle Epoque Rose, first made in the 1970s, applies the prestige cuvee's floral, Chardonnay-influenced style to a Pinot-led rose.
- 1976 — First Belle Epoque Rose vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Perrier-Jouet
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; prestige rose in the anemone bottle
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 250 to 380 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1976
Scores
- Wine Spectator 92 (2012 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose
What does Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose taste like?
On the nose, red berries, rose, citrus, soft spice. On the palate, gentle red fruit, softness, fresh acidity, charming finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The prestige rose in the anemone bottle: gentle red berries and rose over citrus and soft spice, charming and soft with fresh acidity.
When should I drink Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose?
Seared salmon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast and Strawberry tart. Gentle red fruit balances the oily fish.
What grapes are in Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.