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2004 Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne Brut Cuvee Belle Epoque Champagne Blend
Champagne Blend: 750ml
points awarded:
ST 92 WE 94 WS 92Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, November 2012
The delicate yet focused bouquet highlights aromas of toasty citrus along with hints of yeast and popcorn. Light-medium bodied, the firm palate highlights dried apples and pears mingled with hints of sweet spice. As the flavors develop towards the backpalate, the textures turn round and viscous with a finish that is both soft and fruity as it lingers pleasantly.
92 points,
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, December 2012
(L0831102415 08.01): Vivid gold. Intense aromas of dried citrus fruits and pear, with deeper peach and honey nuances gaining strength in the glass. Deeply pitched and chewy in texture, offering broad orchard and pit fruit flavors and a hint of bitter citrus zest. Finishes with very good length and energy, leaving buttered toast and lees notes behind. This Champagne seems to be approaching its drinking window.
94 points,
Wine Enthusiast, December 2012
This shimmers with its flavors of apple and lime, its hint of toast and its soft finish. It's finely balanced, a great selection that is ready to drink now.
92 points,
Wine Spectator, November 2011
Elegant, with lovely texture and focused, lively acidity. Flavors of currant, candied lemon zest, honey and white peach lead to the creamy, biscuit-tinged finish. Drink now through 2019. 5,000 cases imported. - AN

