Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque 1998

The Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1998 is slightly disappointing. In the bouquet white fruits, toast, almonds and some floral hints. A quite nice fruit on the palate, round and very harmonious, creamy and elegant. Belle Epoque is normally quite light compared to other top cuvées, but the 1998 edition is really lacking concentration and focus. The biggest problem is however the lack of freshness – the acidity is lacking some sparkle and crispness, and the fruit is on sweet side missing real nerve. Drinking well, but not really exciting.

(Drink from 2012) Very Good 90p

Tasted 10/03/2012

Tasting Notes for this producer

• Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque 2004 August 31, 2012
• Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque 1998 August 28, 2012

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