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Perrier Jouet, 2006 Champagne and Sparkling

Belle Epoque Rose Vintage Champagne

Bottle size: 75cl

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£245.00

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    • Description

    Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé 2006

    Vintage & Style Background
    The 2006 vintage was a warm, generous season in Champagne, allowing grape ripeness with structure. For Perrier-Jouët, the Rosé edition of Belle Époque is a prestige cuvée, polished, artfully designed, and made to reflect both richness and finesse. The rosé version adds depth with red fruit influence and a more dramatic colour, alongside all the elegance typical of Belle Époque.

    Blend & Composition
    This Rosé is composed of roughly 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, and 5% Pinot Meunier. It carries Perrier-Jouët’s hallmark style: Chardonnay for brightness and minerality, Pinot Noir for body, red fruit and colour, and a touch of Meunier to bridge and soften. The dosage (around 9 g/L) helps round out the wine without overwhelming the tension and fruit expression.

    Appearance & Nose
    In the glass it shows a shimmering salmon-pink hue with luminous, warm tones. On the nose there are generous aromas of red fruits — think raspberry, strawberry, hints of pomegranate — combined with citrus touches like pink grapefruit or blood orange. There are also secondary, more mature notes: brioche, toasted pastry, and delicate floral tones that give complexity and elegance.

    Palate & Texture
    On tasting, the wine is plush yet balanced. The red fruit flavours are ripe and vibrant, matched by citrus acidity that keeps the wine fresh. The texture is smooth and creamy, with a fine mousse. Alongside fruit one finds biscuity or toasty brioche-like elements, plus flinty or mineral details that give backbone. The finish is long, generous, lingering on red berries, citrus peel and subtle savoury notes.

    Maturity & Drinking Window
    While still showing freshness, the 2006 Rosé is now mature enough to show more layered complexity. It’s at a beautiful drinking stage, offering both fruit and tertiary character. Bottles stored well should continue to evolve for a number of years more — further development of toast, honeyed richness, maybe more subtle oxidative tones — but the current window is excellent for tasting beautifully.

    Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions
    Serve at about 10–12 °C in a tulip or white wine glass to allow both colour and aroma to open up. This Rosé works beautifully with dishes that match its red fruit profile but also its minerality: grilled salmon, tuna, shellfish, duck breast, or even lightly sweet desserts with berries. It also shines splendidly on its own for celebration.

    Verdict
    Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé 2006 is a wine of balance, depth and expressiveness. It succeeds in combining rich red fruit and creamy texture with elegance and drive. For those who love rosé Champagnes that go beyond sparkle and fruit — those with structure, maturity and subtle complexity — this bottle is highly rewarding and memorable.

    Condition

    Excellent

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