Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rose Vintage 2013 75cl

Description

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2013 captures a singular vintage shaped by an unusual seasonal rhythm. The cold winter and cool, wet spring delayed flowering, followed by a dry sunny summer and a late harvest; these conditions produced clear, well-balanced base wines. After meticulous blending and more than the required minimum of six years’ ageing in the house cellars, the result is a rosé of graceful precision and generous character.

The wine displays a shimmering, pastel-toned salmon-pink colour with luminous orange highlights, a visual promise of the finesse within. Its aromatic profile is finely layered: delicate strawberry and pink peony are set against the tart brightness of kumquat and white currant, underscored by subtle hints of vanilla, toast and gingerbread that speak to careful élevage.

• Style: Vintage rosé Champagne with a poised balance of alcohol and acidity, reflecting a temperate 2013 growing season.
• Unique aspects: Extended cellaring in the house’s cellars and a vintage defined by late harvests yield clear-coloured, balanced wines; presented in the Cocoon case made from paper pulp and 5% vine cuttings, fully recyclable.

Tasting experience: On the nose, expect delicate floral and red-fruit notes—strawberry and pink peony—paired with the lively tartness of kumquat and white currant. The palate opens with pink grapefruit and mandarin, before giving way to the generosity of brioche; a fine saline thread and an impressively long finish complete the experience.

Rooted in the house’s commitment to craftsmanship, Belle Epoque Rosé 2013 is the product of traditional blending and patient ageing, allowing aromatic complexity and textural generosity to emerge. The choice of a Cocoon case is both aesthetic and considered: made from paper pulp with 5% vine cuttings, it offers protective elegance while reflecting Perrier-Jouët’s attention to lowering environmental impact.

Serving suggestions: Serve chilled to appreciate the wine’s pastel hue and aromatic clarity. Its lively acidity and brioche generosity make it well suited to refined celebrations or as a memorable gift for Champagne connoisseurs; the presentation in the recyclable Cocoon case enhances its appeal as a considered present.

For collectors and those seeking a vintage rosé that balances delicacy with generosity, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé 2013 is a compelling choice—an elegant expression of terroir, craftsmanship and vintage personality.