Champagne
France
1 Jan 2013
This is the 2013 vintage of Perrier-Jouët's exceptional Belle Epoque Champagne, once again made using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a helping of Pinot Meunier grapes too. The bottle is adorned with a design that features Japanese white anemones, created by Emile Gallé back in 1902 for the very first vintage of this tremendous expression.
Fresh green apple, vanilla blossom, a hint of candied citrus peels, very subtly buttery.
I really loved the 2012 vintage - it was light, floral, soft and balanced. The 2013 was much more acidic and disappointing by comparison. For this price you expect a minimum standard - I could have found much more drinkable champagne for half this price.
