2012 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque - Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Millesime, Champagne, France

Perrier-Jouët was founded in 1811 by Nicolas Perrier and Adèle Jouët. However, the main star of their estate, located in Épernay, has always been chardonnay. 99.2% of the 65 hectares of vineyards are of the Grand Cru denomination, including sites in the Côte des Blancs - Cramant and Avize. This cuvée is inspired by the historic Blason de France Brut (1955-1990), Perrier-Jouët’s first prestige bottling, which was made in partnership with Relais & Chateau, and offered only in the finest restaurants worldwide. Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs was first introduced in 1998 by Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps to celebrate the upcoming new Millenium. The first vintage released was the 1993. The grapes for this wine are harvested from two iconic vineyard sites, the Bourbons-Leroy and the Boutons-de-Midi. The vineyards have a south/southeast exposure, which are ideal ripening conditions, giving the wine its unmistakable terroir. This is a 2012 vintage expression.