Perrier-Jouët Cuvée Belle Epoque 2014 (75cl, 12.5%)

A vintage prestige cuvée Champagne from Épernay, produced by Perrier-Jouët, founded in 1811. The 2014 vintage blends 50% Chardonnay from Grand Cru villages including Cramant and Avize, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier, vinified by the traditional method with a dosage of 8 g/L and aged six years on its lees. White peach and pear lead the aroma, followed by elderflower, almond blossom, lemon oil, toast and subtle smoke. The palate is generous and velvety, with juicy vine peach, poached pear, pastry cream, almond biscotti and a tense mineral core. The finish is long, penetrating and saline, with preserved lemon and mineral notes.