{"product_id":"perrier-jouet-belle-epoque-2008-300cl","title":"Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 300CL","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 is one of Champagne’s most celebrated prestige cuvées, instantly recognisable for its elegant floral style and the iconic anemone bottle designed by Émile Gallé in 1902. Crafted from a refined blend dominated by Chardonnay from the Grand Cru villages of Cramant and Avize, it combines rarity, finesse, and a long-standing reputation for artistry. A favourite of tastemakers past and present, it remains a true symbol of Maison Perrier-Jouët’s signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous golden colour with exceptional clarity and delicate glints of apple-gold. The nose is graceful and expressive, unfolding with white flowers, peach, pear, and bright citrus notes. On the palate, it is remarkably fresh and precise, with a fine mousse, elegant structure, and a layered, finely textured finish.\n\nThis is a Champagne built for complexity as much as immediacy, with Chardonnay bringing tension and purity, Pinot Noir adding subtle depth, and a touch of Pinot Meunier rounding the blend. The 2008 vintage gives it excellent ageing potential, and it should continue to develop beautifully over time, gaining additional nuance and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 is sourced from some of the finest Chardonnay terroirs in Champagne, especially the Grand Cru villages of Cramant and Avize, where chalky soils help preserve freshness and aromatic precision. Pinot Noir from the Reims area adds structure and balance, while a small proportion of Pinot Meunier softens the blend. The wine is aged for a minimum of six years before release, allowing the cuvée to develop its characteristic depth and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster, scallops, turbot, poultry with creamy sauces, or dishes featuring peach and white-fleshed fruit. It also works well with rich vegetable preparations, including turnips and other root vegetables. Serve chilled at around 12°C, and if possible, give it a short rest in the glass rather than heavy decanting, so its aromatic precision remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Perrier-Jouët was founded in 1811 and has long been regarded as one of the great names of Champagne, especially known for its floral, elegant house style. The maison is closely associated with Chardonnay and the artistic Belle Époque identity, reflected both in its wines and in its celebrated bottle design. Over the years, Perrier-Jouët has earned a reputation for producing some of the region’s most distinctive and refined prestige cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Perrier-Jouët","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251992023377,"sku":"FW-1480","price":2007.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/offertafilefile-169067_2.png?v=1783442657","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/perrier-jouet-belle-epoque-2008-300cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}