Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rose 2012 (750ML)

95 DE / 93+ WA

With 11% of red wine added by assemblage, mainly from the famous southern site of Les Riceys, the Rosé is a beguiling paradox, apparently less powerful than the forceful Blason Rosé NV, yet, on reflection, an immensely powerful wine, its component tightly knit, its pale salmon colour belied by the depth of flavour; blood orange, Victoria plum, tobacco and crushed rock all flowing down to the taster’s pen, complexity underscored by integrity, youthful vigour underwritten by gastronomic potential and the prospect of a long and happy life. - Simon Field, Decanter

The 2012 Brut Rosé Belle Epoque is showing very well and must rank as one of the finest recent releases of this Chardonnay-based prestige cuvée from Perrier-Jouët. Offering up a pretty bouquet of white peach, spring flowers, strawberry, freshly baked bread and warm biscuits, it's medium to full-bodied, elegant and seamless, its delicately fleshy core underpinned by lively acids and complemented by a beautifully refined mousse. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate